Turkey meat vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Shrimp?
- Turkey meat is higher in Zinc, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Calcium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for Copper is 32% more.
- Turkey meat has 55 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Turkey meat has 2.647g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.048g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Shrimp is lower.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 IronIron | +113.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2539.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5414.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2582.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.379mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g | 0.002g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 0.056g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.079g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
50%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals