Egg vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between Egg and Shrimp
- Egg has more Copper, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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).
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +427.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +290% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3689.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.1% |
~equal in
Water
~74.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8393.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1689.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 155kcal | 99kcal |
|
| Protein | 12.58g | 23.98g |
|
| Fats | 10.61g | 0.28g |
|
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0.2g |
|
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0.2g |
|
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 189mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 87IU |
|
|
| Magnesium | 10mg | 39mg |
|
| Calcium | 50mg | 70mg |
|
| Potassium | 126mg | 259mg |
|
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.51mg |
|
| Sugar | 1.12g |
|
|
| Copper | 2mg | 0.379mg |
|
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.64mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 237mg |
|
| Sodium | 124mg | 111mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 520IU |
|
|
| Vitamin A | 149µg |
|
|
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.033mg |
|
| Selenium | 30.8µg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg |
|
|
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
|
|
| Folate | 44µg |
|
|
| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
|
|
| Choline | 293.8mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 0.056g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 0.048g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.079g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.604mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 1.075mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.904mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.392mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.767mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.298mg |
|
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.015g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.015g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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
54%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
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 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?
?
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.