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Shrimp vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese

  • Shrimp has more Copper, and Potassium, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Shrimp.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 13 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.03mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +240.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +914.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +240.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +914.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Zinc +122%

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
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +100.8%
Contains more Fats +11796.4%
Contains more Carbs +1445%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +100.8%
Contains more Fats +11796.4%
Contains more Carbs +1445%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698.7%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 23.98g 22.87g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0.2g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 99kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.51mg 0.14mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 27mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 259mg 76mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 653mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.379mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.027mg Shrimp
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 189mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.917g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 18.867g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.01g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.811g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.