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Shrimp vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shrimp and liverwurst

  • Shrimp has more copper and magnesium; however, liverwurst is richer in iron, zinc, and manganese.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for iron is 104% more.
  • Shrimp contains 3 times more magnesium than liverwurst. Shrimp contains 39mg of magnesium, while liverwurst contains 12mg.
  • Liverwurst contains less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of liverwurst is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more IronIron +1635.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~230mg

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8989.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2845%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25495.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2972.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 455%
Selenium 58µg 105%
Iron 0.51mg 8.85mg 104%
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 79%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.056g 9.925g 45%
Fats 0.28g 25.45g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 12.286g 31%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 27%
Sodium 111mg 700mg 26%
Cholesterol 189mg 118mg 24%
Protein 23.98g 12.38g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.427g 16%
Copper 0.379mg 0.24mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 15%
Calories 99kcal 305kcal 10%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Folate 30µg 8%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.3mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.155mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 22mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 170mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 5.89g 2%
Phosphorus 237mg 230mg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 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 Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.869g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst 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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.