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Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) and beef?

  • Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) is higher in copper, calcium, and magnesium, yet beef is higher in iron, zinc, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)'s daily need coverage for copper is 33% more.
  • Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) has 5 times more calcium than beef. While crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) has 64mg of calcium, beef has only 13mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in beef is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 19% 23% 20% 130% 37% 92% 16% 4.3% 0%
Beef
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +392.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +484.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Beef
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 78%
Protein: 20.1 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.45 g
Other: 0.94 g
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +370%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1182.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 25% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.101 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.152 g
Beef
2
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3079.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) Beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) Beef Opinion
Calories 85kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 20.1g 27.55g Beef
Fats 0.51g 6.54g Beef
Cholesterol 161mg 85mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 35mg 14mg Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Calcium 64mg 13mg Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Potassium 264mg 352mg Beef
Iron 0.52mg 3.04mg Beef
Copper 0.391mg 0.097mg Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Zinc 1.34mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 214mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 119mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU Beef
Vitamin A 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Selenium 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 7µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.375g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 0.101g 2.595g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Monounsaturated fat 0.086g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.152g 0.532g Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.002g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.002g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.002g 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.031g 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.494g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crustaceans, shrimp, raw (not previously frozen) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175179/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.