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Shrimp vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Mutton

  • Shrimp has more Copper, and Selenium, however, Mutton is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 116% more.
  • Shrimp contains 7 times more Sodium than Mutton. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Mutton contains 135mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Mutton
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +810%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.6%
Contains more IronIron +1387.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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.
Shrimp
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Mutton
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +167.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Mutton
2
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1800%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +74.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +552.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Mutton
2
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1135.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Mutton Opinion
Calories 119kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 22.78g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 1.7g 11.09g Mutton
Net carbs 1.52g 0.08g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0.08g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 109mg Mutton
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 31mg Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 10mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 0.32mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.258mg 0.062mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 306mg 272mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 135mg Mutton
Vitamin A 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.8mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 38µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.06mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 4.44µg Mutton
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 0µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Mutton
Choline 135.4mg 100.6mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 5.142g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 4.459g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.814g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.257mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.95mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.172mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.665mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.067mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.501mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Shrimp
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
77%
Mutton

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 - 4.621g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.