Shrimp vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shrimp and butter?
- Butter has less copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and iron than shrimp.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 252% higher.
- Shrimp has 26 times more iron than butter. Shrimp has 0.51mg of iron, while butter has 0.02mg.
- Butter contains less sodium.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +979.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2268.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1722.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +887.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +725% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2721.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +314.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2925% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28867.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48712.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3710.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 81.11g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 76% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 23.43g | 58% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 0.85g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.016mg | 40% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 717kcal | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 24mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 215mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.315g | 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 | 2.166g | 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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.433g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins