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Shrimp vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and brie?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper and phosphorus, yet brie is higher in calcium, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Shrimp has 20 times more copper than brie. While shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, brie has only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheese, brie types 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%
Brie
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1894.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.034mg

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%
Brie
12
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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
~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
Brie
3
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more WaterWater +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9785.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125%
Contains more OtherOther +123.1%

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
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16593.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +945.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Brie
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Brie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.056g 17.41g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 69%
Fats 0.28g 27.68g 42%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 40%
Copper 0.379mg 0.019mg 40%
Cholesterol 189mg 100mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 111mg 629mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 8.013g 20%
Vitamin A 174µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 18%
Folate 65µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Calories 99kcal 334kcal 12%
Calcium 70mg 184mg 11%
Phosphorus 237mg 188mg 7%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.38mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 6%
Protein 23.98g 20.75g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.826g 5%
Magnesium 39mg 20mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 259mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 0.2g 0.45g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 0.45g N/A
Iron 0.51mg 0.5mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Manganese 0.033mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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 Brie
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
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.354g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie
Brie is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie 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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.