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Shrimp vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Hamburger

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Hamburger is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 47% higher.
  • Shrimp has 4 times more Copper than Hamburger. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Hamburger has only 0.091mg.
  • Hamburger has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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
:
4
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +316.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.7%
Contains more Iron +464.7%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Manganese +557.6%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +316.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.7%
Contains more Iron +464.7%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Manganese +557.6%

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
:
9
Hamburger
Hamburger
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%
Hamburger
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% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Water +74.2%
Contains more Fats +5028.6%
Contains more Carbs +11950%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Water +74.2%
Contains more Fats +5028.6%
Contains more Carbs +11950%
Contains more Other +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Hamburger
Hamburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11347.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11347.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 23.98g 17.08g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 0.2g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 99kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Shrimp
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 70mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.51mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 39mg 20mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 136mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 226mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 414mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.379mg 0.091mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 189mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.814g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 5.096g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.38g Hamburger
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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.