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Shrimp vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shrimp and American cheese

  • Shrimp has more copper; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 98% higher.
  • American cheese has 8 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while American cheese has 0.046mg.
  • American cheese is lower in cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than American cheese.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Shrimp
4
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1392.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.2%

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.
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%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11253.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1750%
Contains more OtherOther +459.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17058.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1527.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp American cheese
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 Shrimp American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 70mg 1045mg 98%
Saturated fat 0.056g 18.057g 82%
Sodium 111mg 1671mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 237mg 641mg 58%
Fats 0.28g 31.79g 48%
Copper 0.379mg 0.046mg 37%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Cholesterol 189mg 100mg 30%
Vitamin A 250µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 8.236g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 18%
Calories 99kcal 371kcal 14%
Protein 23.98g 18.13g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.286g 8%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.49mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Iron 0.51mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 3.7g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Manganese 0.033mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp American cheese
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
0%
Shrimp
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.001g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese 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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.