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Shrimp vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shrimp and pork

  • Shrimp has more copper and calcium, while pork has more zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 36% more than pork.
  • Shrimp contains 5 times more copper than pork. While shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, pork contains only 0.073mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pork is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork 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 Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
4
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%
Pork
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +70.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~246mg

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%
Pork
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Pork
2
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +36%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4871.4%

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
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12795.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1419%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Pork
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 73%
Cholesterol 189mg 80mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 36%
Copper 0.379mg 0.073mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.056g 5.23g 24%
Fats 0.28g 13.92g 21%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 6.19g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.2g 7%
Protein 23.98g 27.32g 7%
Calories 99kcal 242kcal 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 7%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.39mg 7%
Iron 0.51mg 0.87mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 423mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 19mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Sodium 111mg 62mg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg 1%
Phosphorus 237mg 246mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.174g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.