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Shrimp vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Turkey meat?

  • Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, yet Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 43% more.
  • Shrimp has 31 times more Vitamin E than Turkey meat. While Shrimp has 2.2mg of Vitamin E , Turkey meat has only 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turkey meat is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Contains more Iron +240.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.1%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Contains more Iron +240.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.1%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +671.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3042.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1070.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +671.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3042.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1070.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2433.3%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +408.3%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +334.7%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +2433.3%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +408.3%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +334.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.2%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0.06g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 1.7g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 1.52g 0.06g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 91mg 14mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 37mg 30mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 223mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 947mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.63mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.258mg 0.093mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.014mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 29.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 39IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 12µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.07mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 24µg 9µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.02µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.904mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.796mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.925mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.903mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.902mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 211mg 109mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.101g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 2.155g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.005g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.008g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.008g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shrimp Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.634g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

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

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