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Shrimp vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and cheesecake different?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium, while cheesecake is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 49% more than shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 19 times more copper than cheesecake. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while cheesecake contains 0.02mg.
  • Cheesecake is lower in cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Shrimp
7
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1795%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.2%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +336%
Contains more WaterWater +63%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7935.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12650%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17887.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1927.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Cheesecake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Cheesecake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 55mg 45%
Saturated fat 0.056g 9.921g 45%
Copper 0.379mg 0.02mg 40%
Protein 23.98g 5.5g 37%
Fats 0.28g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 8.634g 21%
Phosphorus 237mg 93mg 21%
Vitamin A 159µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 15%
Sodium 111mg 438mg 14%
Calories 99kcal 321kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.51mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.602g 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Carbs 0.2g 25.5g 8%
Magnesium 39mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7%
Potassium 259mg 90mg 5%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.14mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Calcium 70mg 51mg 2%
Iron 0.51mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.005g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.865g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.