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Shrimp vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Cream cheese different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B3, while Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 98% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 29 times more Vitamin B3 than Cream cheese. Shrimp contains 2.678mg of Vitamin B3, while Cream cheese contains 0.091mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in Sodium.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, cream 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 Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Copper +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +345.5%
Contains more Selenium +475.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Copper +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +345.5%
Contains more Selenium +475.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97

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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Contains more Vitamin E +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.517
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.517

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Contains more Fats +1925.9%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Contains more Fats +1925.9%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2367.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2367.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 22.78g 6.15g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 1.52g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 119kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0g 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 0g 3.76g Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.32mg 0.11mg Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 9mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 107mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 132mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 1.63mg 0.5mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.018mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.011mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 8.6µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.86mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.023mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.091mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.517mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.056mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 9µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.22µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.069mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.233mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.324mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 0.657mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 0.567mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.191mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.291mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.395mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.175mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 101mg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 0.035g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 0.521g 20.213g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.01g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.007g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
37%
Shrimp
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.692g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.