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Shrimp vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Mortadella

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Mortadella is richer in Iron.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% higher.
  • Shrimp has 6 times more Copper than Mortadella. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Mortadella has only 0.06mg.
  • Mortadella has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +531.7%
Contains more Iron +174.5%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Equal in Manganese - 0.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +531.7%
Contains more Iron +174.5%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Equal in Manganese - 0.03

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
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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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Fats +8967.9%
Contains more Carbs +1425%
Contains more Other +138.8%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Fats +8967.9%
Contains more Carbs +1425%
Contains more Other +138.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23608.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3849.4%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23608.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3849.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Mortadella
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 Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 23.98g 16.37g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0.2g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 99kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 70mg 18mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 39mg 11mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 97mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 163mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 1246mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.379mg 0.06mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Selenium 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 189mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.002g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 0.056g 9.51g 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 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.12g Mortadella
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.454g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella 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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.