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Lamb vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Shrimp

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has more Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains 17 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.521g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +487.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +173.6%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +487.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +173.6%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
6
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +1131.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Contains more Other +197.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +1131.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Contains more Other +197.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2343.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2343.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 24.52g 22.78g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 1.7g Lamb
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 294kcal 119kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.88mg 0.32mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 188mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 310mg 170mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 947mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.63mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.022mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 26.4µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 0IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.024mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.678mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.519mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 18µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.66µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.4µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.26mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.904mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.05mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.166mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.629mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.992mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.067mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.501mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 211mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.035g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.361g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.59g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
52%
Lamb
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.309g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.