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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.
Shrimp
7
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%
Milk
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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%

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%
Milk
12
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Milk
3
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
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
Shrimp
2
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
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.
Shrimp Milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Milk DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk 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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.