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Hamburger vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hamburger and shrimp

  • Hamburger is higher in iron, zinc, and manganese; however, shrimp is richer in copper and phosphorus.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% higher.
  • Hamburger has 91 times more Saturated Fat than shrimp. While hamburger has 5.096g of Saturated Fat, shrimp has only 0.056g.
  • Shrimp has less saturated Fat.
  • Shrimp has a lower glycemic index (50) than hamburger (66).

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Shrimp
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +464.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +557.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Shrimp
0
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%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +5028.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11950%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.4%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11347.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Shrimp Opinion
Calories 295kcal 99kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 14.36g 0.28g Hamburger
Net carbs 23.2g 0.2g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 0.2g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 189mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 39mg Shrimp
Calcium 102mg 70mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 259mg Shrimp
Iron 2.88mg 0.51mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Shrimp
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 2.87mg 1.64mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 237mg Shrimp
Sodium 414mg 111mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.217mg 0.033mg Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 5.096g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 0.048g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.079g Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
38%
Hamburger
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.