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Shrimp vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Lamb

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Lamb has more Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 44% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 4 times more Calcium than Lamb. While Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, Lamb contains only 17mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Iron +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Iron +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +172%

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
:
12
Lamb
Lamb
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Contains more Fats +7378.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Contains more Fats +7378.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1811.4%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1811.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.28g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 70mg 17mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 39mg 23mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 188mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 111mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.64mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.379mg 0.119mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.022mg Shrimp
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 189mg 97mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.002g Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.056g 8.83g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.51g Lamb
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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.774g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.