Egg vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Egg and Shrimp
- Egg has more Copper, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Egg covers your daily Copper needs 180% more than Shrimp.
- Shrimp has 85 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Egg. Egg has 4.077g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp has 0.048g.
- Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
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Iron
+133.3%
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Copper
+427.7%
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Calcium
+40%
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Magnesium
+290%
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Phosphorus
+37.8%
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Potassium
+105.6%
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Sodium
-10.5%
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Zinc
+56.2%
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Manganese
+26.9%
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Iron
+133.3%
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Copper
+427.7%
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Calcium
+40%
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Magnesium
+290%
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Phosphorus
+37.8%
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Potassium
+105.6%
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-10.5%
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Zinc
+56.2%
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Manganese
+26.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+3689.3%
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Carbs
+460%
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Protein
+90.6%
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Other
+13.1%
Equal in Water - 74.33
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Fats
+3689.3%
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Carbs
+460%
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Protein
+90.6%
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+13.1%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8393.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1689.9%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8393.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1689.9%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 155kcal | 99kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.12g |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.379mg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg |
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| Folate | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.