Shrimp vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and short ribs different?
- Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium; however, short ribs are richer in zinc, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 89% higher.
- Shrimp contains 6 times more calcium than short ribs. While shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, short ribs contain only 12mg.
- Short ribs have less cholesterol.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +160% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +282.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +352.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +197.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +108.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +14892.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39233.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1836.7% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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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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Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 109% | |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 17.8g | 81% |
Fats | 0.28g | 41.98g | 64% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 18.88g | 47% |
Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 94mg | 32% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.099mg | 31% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 4.88mg | 29% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 2.31mg | 23% |
Calories | 99kcal | 471kcal | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 162mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.53g | 10% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 15mg | 6% |
Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
Protein | 23.98g | 21.57g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
Sodium | 111mg | 50mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 224mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.016g | 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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43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

48%

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 - 17.744g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins