Shrimp vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shrimp and milk
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and iron, while milk has more calcium.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 61% more than milk.
- Shrimp contains 38 times more copper than milk. While shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, milk contains only 0.01mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +254.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3690% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +611.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2395% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +477.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 5mg | 61% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 3.37g | 41% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.01mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 95mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.42mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 4.99g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.004g | 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 | 0.027g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins