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Shrimp vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shrimp and Fajita

  • Shrimp has more Copper, and Calcium, however, Fajita has more Iron, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Shrimp is 39% higher.
  • Fajita has 5 times less Calcium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 70mg of Calcium, while Fajita has 13mg.
  • Fajita is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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
Shrimp
5
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Iron +94.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Potassium - 284
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Iron +94.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Potassium - 284

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
Shrimp
0
:
11
Fajita
Fajita
Shrimp
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%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +1946.4%
Contains more Carbs +1015%
Contains more Other +138%
Equal in Water - 70.6
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +1946.4%
Contains more Carbs +1015%
Contains more Other +138%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4760.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1278.5%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4760.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1278.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Fajita
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 Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 23.98g 18.56g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 0.2g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 99kcal 135kcal Fajita
Calcium 70mg 13mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 39mg 22mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 259mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 111mg 799mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.37mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 189mg 88mg Fajita
Trans Fat 0.002g Fajita
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.596g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Fajita
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 Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita 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

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.