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Shrimp vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Beef broiled different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Beef broiled is 42% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 4 times more Copper than Beef broiled. While Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, Beef broiled contains only 0.085mg.
  • Beef broiled has less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +409.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5403.6%
~equal in Protein ~25.93g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13791.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Beef broiled
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 Shrimp Beef broiled Opinion
Calories 99kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Protein 23.98g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 0.28g 15.41g Beef broiled
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 88mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Magnesium 39mg 21mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 18mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 318mg Beef broiled
Iron 0.51mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.379mg 0.085mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 237mg 198mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 72mg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.033mg 0.012mg Shrimp
Selenium 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.572g Shrimp
Choline 82.4mg Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 0.056g 5.895g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.484g Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.003g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.044g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.016g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Beef broiled
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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
56%
Beef broiled

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 - 5.839g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.