Shrimp vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shrimp and ground beef?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet ground beef is richer in zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 38% higher.
- Shrimp has 5 times more copper than ground beef. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while ground beef has 0.079mg.
- Ground beef contains less cholesterol.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.
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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 | +129.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +379.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +345.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5389.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
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Protein
~23.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15154.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +416.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 5.84mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 88mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.079mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 15.37g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 2.27mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 166mg | 10% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 23.87g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | 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
0%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
50%
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 - 6.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins