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Shrimp vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shrimp and gouda cheese

  • Shrimp has more copper, while gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 11 times more copper than gouda cheese. While shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, gouda cheese contains only 0.036mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gouda cheese is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cheese, gouda.

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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
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114%
Contains more IronIron +112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +952.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.4%

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%
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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +79.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1010%
Contains more OtherOther +225.6%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16039.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Gouda cheese
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 Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.056g 17.614g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Calcium 70mg 700mg 63%
Phosphorus 237mg 546mg 44%
Fats 0.28g 27.44g 42%
Copper 0.379mg 0.036mg 38%
Sodium 111mg 819mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 189mg 114mg 25%
Zinc 1.64mg 3.9mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 18%
Calories 99kcal 356kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Potassium 259mg 121mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.657g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.51mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 29mg 2%
Protein 23.98g 24.94g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 0.2g 2.22g 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 708mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.558g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese 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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.