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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 for 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.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).

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% 1% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 1.64mg 6.31mg 42%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Cholesterol 189mg 88mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 34%
Copper 0.379mg 0.085mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.056g 5.895g 27%
Iron 0.51mg 2.6mg 26%
Fats 0.28g 15.41g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 6.668g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Calories 99kcal 250kcal 8%
Phosphorus 237mg 198mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 21mg 4%
Protein 23.98g 25.93g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.484g 3%
Potassium 259mg 318mg 2%
Sodium 111mg 72mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

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.