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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 Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 44% more than Shrimp.
  • Lamb contains 184 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Lamb contains 8.82g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.048g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shrimp is lower.

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, 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.
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +268.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +172%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 ~IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Shrimp
3
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 +7378.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +47.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +18275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1811.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Shrimp Opinion
Calories 294kcal 99kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 23.98g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.28g Lamb
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Cholesterol 97mg 189mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 39mg Shrimp
Calcium 17mg 70mg Shrimp
Potassium 310mg 259mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.51mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 4.46mg 1.64mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 237mg Shrimp
Sodium 72mg 111mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.002g Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.048g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.079g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.774g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. 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/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.