Shrimp vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and veal
- Shrimp has more copper and calcium; however, veal has more zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for copper for shrimp is 31% higher.
- Veal has 4 times less calcium than shrimp. Shrimp has 70mg of calcium, while veal has 17mg.
- Veal is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than veal.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +62.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +268% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +94.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +136% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.2% |
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 | +11.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2600% |
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Protein
~24.38g
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Other
~1.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5816.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +596.2% |
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 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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 53% | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 50% | |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.103mg | 31% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 30% | |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 103mg | 29% |
Selenium | 13.7µg | 25% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 21% | |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 3.87mg | 20% |
Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 3.04g | 14% |
Fats | 0.28g | 7.56g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.84g | 7% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | |
Calcium | 70mg | 17mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 24mg | 4% |
Calories | 99kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 217mg | 3% |
Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.55g | 3% |
Potassium | 259mg | 337mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
Protein | 23.98g | 24.38g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 111mg | 83mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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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47%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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

Veal is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Veal 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 - 2.984g)
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.