Shrimp vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and cream cheese different?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium, while cream cheese is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 101% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 21 times more copper than cream cheese. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while cream cheese contains 0.018mg.
- Cream cheese is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than cream cheese (0).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheese, cream types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +363.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2005.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.6% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +289.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2660% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18456.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1777.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 20.213g | 92% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 34.44g | 53% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.018mg | 40% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 6.15g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 34% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 101mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 107mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 350kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.483g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 314mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 5.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.036g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.807g | 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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.157g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins