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.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of goat is 0.
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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +631.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +221.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
Contains more FatsFats | +982.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +37.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2733.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 50% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 47% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 3.73mg | 40% |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 75mg | 38% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 5.27mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 25% | |
Selenium | 11.8µg | 21% | |
Choline | 106.4mg | 19% | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 0mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 8% | |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.303mg | 8% |
Protein | 23.98g | 27.1g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 201mg | 5% |
Calcium | 70mg | 17mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.93g | 4% |
Potassium | 259mg | 405mg | 4% |
Fats | 0.28g | 3.03g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 1.36g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.23g | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
Sodium | 111mg | 86mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.29mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.258mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.016mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.452mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.565mg | 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?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs 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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35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.874g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

Goat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.