Shrimp vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and steak different?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and calcium, while steak is higher in zinc, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Steak covers your daily need for zinc, 43% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 6 times more calcium than steak. Shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, while steak contains 12mg.
- Steak is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than steak (0).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were 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 | +69.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +345.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +370.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.7% |
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 CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6692.9% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19006.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1034.2% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 92% | |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 58% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 6.34mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 8.443g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 78mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.085mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 32% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 19.02g | 29% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 2.4mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 9.171g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 163mg | 11% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 271kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 24.85g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.013g | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 8.387g)
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.