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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 of 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.

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
:
6
Pork
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.3%
Contains more Copper +419.2%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Iron +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 246
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% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.3%
Contains more Copper +419.2%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Iron +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 246

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
:
12
Pork
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12795.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1419%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12795.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium 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 Pork Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.28g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 70mg 19mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 39mg 28mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 259mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 111mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.64mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.379mg 0.073mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg Shrimp
Selenium 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg Pork
Folate 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 189mg 80mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.002g Pork
Saturated Fat 0.056g 5.23g 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 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.2g Pork
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Pork
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
56%
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 contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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.