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Shrimp vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Roquefort

  • Shrimp has more Copper, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Roquefort covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 96% more than Shrimp.
  • Roquefort has 11 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, while Roquefort has 0.034mg.
  • Roquefort contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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
4
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1014.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +845.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.03mg

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%
Contains more FatsFats +10842.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +900%
Contains more OtherOther +432.2%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17554.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1570.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Roquefort Opinion
Calories 99kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 23.98g 21.54g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 0.2g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0.2g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 189mg 90mg Roquefort
Magnesium 39mg 30mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 259mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Copper 0.379mg 0.034mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 237mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 111mg 1809mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.033mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Selenium 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 49µg Roquefort
Trans Fat 0.002g Roquefort
Saturated Fat 0.056g 19.263g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.207g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.