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Shrimp vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Goat

  • Shrimp has more Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Goat is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Goat covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Shrimp.
  • Goat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Game meat, goat, 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.
Shrimp
4
:
6
Goat
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Copper +25.1%
Contains more Iron +631.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +221.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
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 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Copper +25.1%
Contains more Iron +631.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +221.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%

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
:
11
Goat
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 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Goat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +982.1%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Equal in Water - 68.21
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +982.1%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Equal in Water - 68.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Goat
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Goat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Goat Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 27.1g Goat
Fats 0.28g 3.03g Goat
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 143kcal Goat
Calcium 70mg 17mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 3.73mg Goat
Magnesium 39mg 0mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 201mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 111mg 86mg Goat
Zinc 1.64mg 5.27mg Goat
Copper 0.379mg 0.303mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.042mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg Goat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg Goat
Folate 5µg Goat
Vitamin B12 1.19µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg Goat
Cholesterol 189mg 75mg Goat
Trans Fat 0.002g Goat
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.93g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 1.36g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.23g Goat
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 Goat
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
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
59%
Goat

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 - 0.874g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat
Goat 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.