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.
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Calcium
+600%
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Magnesium
+178.6%
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Potassium
+72.7%
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Iron
+3413.7%
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Sodium
-55.9%
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Zinc
+309.8%
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Copper
+67.3%
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Manganese
+809.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
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Calcium
+600%
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Magnesium
+178.6%
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Potassium
+72.7%
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Iron
+3413.7%
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Sodium
-55.9%
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Zinc
+309.8%
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Copper
+67.3%
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Manganese
+809.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+15.6%
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Fats
+1471.4%
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Carbs
+1780%
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Other
+24%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
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+15.6%
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Fats
+1471.4%
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Carbs
+1780%
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+24%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1212.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1229.1%
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Saturated Fat
-96%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1212.5%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 3.76g |
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| Protein | 23.98g | 26.02g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 0.2g | 3.76g |
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| Calories | 99kcal | 165kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.51mg | 17.92mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 237mg | 241mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 1.64mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.634mg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.3mg |
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| Selenium | 67.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5405µg |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg |
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| Folate | 163µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.366mg |
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| Threonine | 1.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.319mg |
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| Lysine | 2.007mg |
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| Methionine | 0.645mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg |
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| Valine | 1.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.708mg |
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 355mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 1.41g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 0.63g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.05g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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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397%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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.