Shrimp vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and eggs
- Shrimp has more phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc; however, eggs are richer in copper, iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Eggs cover your daily copper needs 180% more than shrimp.
- Eggs have 4 times less magnesium than shrimp. Shrimp has 39mg of magnesium, while eggs have 10mg.
- Shrimp contains less cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3689.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 2mg | 180% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 373mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 56% | |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 12.58g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 10.61g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 3.267g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 172mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.414g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 126mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 155kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 124mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.038g | 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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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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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.