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Jerky vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and shrimp

  • Jerky has more iron, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium, while shrimp has more copper.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 86% more than shrimp.
  • Jerky contains 194 times more saturated fat than shrimp. While jerky contains 10.85g of saturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.056g.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Shrimp
3
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.5%
Contains more IronIron +962.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +67%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%

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.
Jerky
11
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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +9042.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5400%
Contains more OtherOther +465.3%
Contains more WaterWater +218.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 +23452.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1179.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Shrimp DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 111mg 86%
Iron 5.42mg 0.51mg 61%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.64mg 59%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.056g 49%
Cholesterol 48mg 189mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.28g 39%
Folate 134µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.048g 28%
Phosphorus 407mg 237mg 24%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Protein 33.2g 23.98g 18%
Copper 0.227mg 0.379mg 17%
Calories 410kcal 99kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 11%
Potassium 597mg 259mg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.079g 6%
Calcium 20mg 70mg 5%
Carbs 11g 0.2g 4%
Magnesium 51mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.033mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
35%
Jerky
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1970mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.794g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. 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.