Pork Meat vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork Meat and shrimp
- Pork Meat has more iron, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper and calcium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% more.
- Pork Meat contains 28 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. Pork Meat contains 1.334g of monounsaturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.048g.
- Shrimp contains less saturated fat.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.8% |
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 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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1153.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
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Protein
~23.98g
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Water
~74.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2679.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +540.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.95mg | 79% | |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 69% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.739mg | 57% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.432mg | 46% | |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 189mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.379mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 20% | |
| Choline | 88.9mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.51mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.198g | 0.056g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.51g | 0.28g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Protein | 26.17g | 23.98g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.334g | 0.048g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.506g | 0.079g | 3% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.175mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 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 | 0.013g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.142g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat 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.