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Shrimp vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shrimp and jerky

  • Shrimp has more copper, while jerky has more iron, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 86% more than shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 4 times more cholesterol than jerky. While shrimp contains 189mg of cholesterol, jerky contains only 48mg.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky 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 Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
3
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%
Jerky
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +67%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.5%
Contains more IronIron +962.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.4%

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%
Jerky
11
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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +218.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +9042.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5400%
Contains more OtherOther +465.3%

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
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23452.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1179.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Jerky
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 111mg 2081mg 86%
Iron 0.51mg 5.42mg 61%
Zinc 1.64mg 8.11mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.056g 10.85g 49%
Cholesterol 189mg 48mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.28g 25.6g 39%
Folate 134µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 11.305g 28%
Phosphorus 237mg 407mg 24%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Protein 23.98g 33.2g 18%
Copper 0.379mg 0.227mg 17%
Calories 99kcal 410kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 11%
Potassium 259mg 597mg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.011g 6%
Calcium 70mg 20mg 5%
Carbs 0.2g 11g 4%
Magnesium 39mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
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 Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1970mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.794g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.