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Shrimp vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Egg

  • Shrimp has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Egg is richer in Copper, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 180% more than Shrimp.
  • Egg has 4 times less Magnesium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 39mg of Magnesium, while Egg has 10mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +427.7%

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%
Egg
Egg
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3689.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8393.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1689.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Egg Opinion
Calories 99kcal 155kcal Egg
Protein 23.98g 12.58g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 10.61g Egg
Net carbs 0.2g 1.12g Egg
Carbs 0.2g 1.12g Egg
Cholesterol 189mg 373mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Magnesium 39mg 10mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 50mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 126mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.19mg Egg
Sugar 1.12g Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 1.64mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 172mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 124mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 520IU Egg
Vitamin A 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.033mg 0.026mg Shrimp
Selenium 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg Egg
Vitamin B5 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Folate 44µg Egg
Trans Fat 0.002g Egg
Choline 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 0.056g 3.267g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.414g Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.005g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Egg
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
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.