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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.

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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Copper +474.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
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 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Copper +474.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%

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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +4757.1%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +4757.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3659.5%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Shrimp Chicken meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 0.28g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 70mg 15mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 39mg 23mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 182mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 223mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.64mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.379mg 0.066mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.02mg Shrimp
Selenium 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 189mg 88mg Chicken meat
Trans Fat 0.002g Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 0.056g 3.79g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.01g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.97g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
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 Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.734g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.