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Shrimp vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Veggie burger different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, while Veggie burger is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 61% more than Veggie burger.
  • Shrimp contains 2 times more Copper than Veggie burger. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, while Veggie burger contains 0.2mg.
  • Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 Phosphorus +15%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +94.3%
Contains more Iron +372.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +2781.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +94.3%
Contains more Iron +372.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +2781.8%

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.
Shrimp
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Fats +2150%
Contains more Carbs +7035%
Contains more Other +108.3%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Fats +2150%
Contains more Carbs +7035%
Contains more Other +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3604.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2460.8%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3604.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2460.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 23.98g 15.7g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 6.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 0.2g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 99kcal 177kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g Shrimp
Fiber 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 70mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.51mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 39mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 237mg 206mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 111mg 569mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.26mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.2mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 189mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.002g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.44g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 1.778g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.081g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Veggie burger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.