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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.174g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.