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 for 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.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb 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 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7378.6% |
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Protein
~24.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 106% | |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 8.83g | 40% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 20.94g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 97mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.119mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 4.46mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.88mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.51g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 294kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 188mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 24.52g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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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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
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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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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 - 8.774g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.