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Shrimp vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Liver

  • Shrimp has more Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Liver is richer in Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Iron is 218% more.
  • Shrimp contains 7 times more Calcium than Liver. Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, while Liver contains 10mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
3
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%
Liver
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +3413.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~241mg

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%
Liver
9
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 79% 1080% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Liver
4
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1780%
Contains more OtherOther +24%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g

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
Liver
2
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1212.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1229.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Liver Opinion
Calories 99kcal 165kcal Liver
Protein 23.98g 26.02g Liver
Fats 0.28g 4.4g Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg Liver
Net carbs 0.2g 3.76g Liver
Carbs 0.2g 3.76g Liver
Cholesterol 189mg 355mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 14mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 10mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 150mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 17.92mg Liver
Copper 0.379mg 0.634mg Liver
Zinc 1.64mg 6.72mg Liver
Phosphorus 237mg 241mg Liver
Sodium 111mg 49mg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A 5405µg Liver
Manganese 0.033mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg Liver
Folate 163µg Liver
Trans Fat 0.002g Liver
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.41g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.05g Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.04g Liver
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Liver
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
366%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.