Shrimp vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and chicken meat
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, and calcium; however, chicken meat is richer in iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shrimp covers your daily copper needs 35% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 5 times less calcium than shrimp. Shrimp has 70mg of calcium, while chicken meat has 15mg.
- Chicken meat contains less cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +69.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +474.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-445.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4757.1% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11025% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3659.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.066mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 88mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 13.6g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 2.97g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.26mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 182mg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 27.3g | 7% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 239kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.02g | 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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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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.734g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins