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Shrimp vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and edam different?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper; however, edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 88% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 11 times more copper than edam. While shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, edam contains only 0.036mg.
  • Edam has less cholesterol.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than shrimp (50).

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheese, edam are the varieties 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
6
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%
Edam
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +952.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.2%

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%
Edam
12
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +78.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +615%
Contains more OtherOther +248.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g

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
Edam
2
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16827.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +741.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.056g 17.572g 80%
Calcium 70mg 731mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 237mg 536mg 43%
Fats 0.28g 27.8g 42%
Copper 0.379mg 0.036mg 38%
Cholesterol 189mg 89mg 33%
Sodium 111mg 812mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 30%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 8.125g 20%
Zinc 1.64mg 3.75mg 19%
Calories 99kcal 357kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 6%
Folate 16µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 259mg 188mg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 30mg 2%
Protein 23.98g 24.99g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg 1%
Iron 0.51mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 1.43g N/A
Carbs 0.2g 1.43g 0%
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.516g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.