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Shrimp vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and italian sausage raw?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium, yet italian sausage raw is higher in iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% more.
  • Shrimp has 5 times more copper than italian sausage raw. While shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, italian sausage raw has only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in italian sausage raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this article.

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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
5
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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more IronIron +131.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.8%
~equal in Potassium ~253mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.79mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11089.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225%
Contains more OtherOther +122.3%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5001.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Italian sausage raw
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.056g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.28g 31.33g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 47%
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 38%
Cholesterol 189mg 76mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 14.34g 36%
Copper 0.379mg 0.08mg 33%
Sodium 111mg 731mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 4.03g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 20%
Protein 23.98g 14.25g 19%
Phosphorus 237mg 142mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 13%
Calories 99kcal 346kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Iron 0.51mg 1.18mg 8%
Magnesium 39mg 14mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.058mg 1%
Zinc 1.64mg 1.79mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 0.65g N/A
Potassium 259mg 253mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Italian sausage raw
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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.214g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.