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Shrimp vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Beef broiled different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shrimp is 51% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 13 times more Sodium than Beef broiled. While Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, Beef broiled contains only 72mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
4
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Copper +203.5%
Contains more Manganese +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +287.1%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Copper +203.5%
Contains more Manganese +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +287.1%

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
Shrimp
4
:
7
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin A +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +258.8%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +806.5%
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +258.8%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +806.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1747.1%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1747.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 1.7g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 91mg 18mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 37mg 21mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 198mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 947mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 1.63mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.258mg 0.085mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.012mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 21.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 9IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 3µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.12mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 24µg 9µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.094mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.72mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.822mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.45mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.54mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.478mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.725mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.914mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 211mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.572g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 5.895g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.003g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.484g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Beef broiled
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
37%
Shrimp
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.374g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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/171971/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.