Shrimp vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shrimp and turkey meat?
- Shrimp is higher in copper and calcium, yet turkey meat is higher in zinc, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for copper is 32% more.
- Shrimp has 5 times more calcium than turkey meat. While shrimp has 70mg of calcium, turkey meat has only 14mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in turkey meat is lower.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2539.3% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5414.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2582.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 60% | |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 43% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.093mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 109mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 2.119g | 14% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 7.39g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 2.155g | 10% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 28.55g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 2.48mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.647g | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 189kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 239mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sodium | 111mg | 103mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 1.841g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat 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 - 2.099g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals