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.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of liver is 0.
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.
| 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% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1471.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1780% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
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Protein
~26.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 778% | |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 601% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 17.92mg | 218% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 169% | |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 123% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 95% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 355mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 53% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 6.72mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 44% | |
| Folate | 163µg | 41% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.634mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 22% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.41g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.05g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 4.4g | 6% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 26.02g | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 165kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.04g | 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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422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.