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Cheddar Cheese vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Shrimp

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 92% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp has 18 times less Vitamin B2 than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 0.428mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has 0.024mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +680.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Calcium +680.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
5
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4439%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4439%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +1859.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Water +93.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +1859.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Water +93.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2461.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2461.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.52g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 22.78g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 1.7g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.52g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 119kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Shrimp
Calcium 710mg 91mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.32mg Shrimp
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 455mg 306mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 653mg 947mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 1.63mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.027mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 28.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 1242IU 301IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 90µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 24IU 4IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.024mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 27µg 24µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.26mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.904mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.05mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.025mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.547mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.992mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.067mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.501mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 211mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.035g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.361g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.59g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheddar Cheese
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.346g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.