Nutritional Value of Shrimp
Shrimp is among the most coveted seafood in countries like United States, only next to Tuna in popularity. It is an excellent source of protein like tryptophan and a nutrient called Selenium.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Shrimp: Shrimps are rich source of selenium, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium and zinc. It also has good amount of potassium, manganese, calcium and sodium.

Vitamin Content of Shrimp: Shrimps are rich in Vitamin D, B12, choline and niacin. It also has good amount of Vitamin B6, E and A with small amount of Vitamin C, pantothenic acid, thiamin, folate and riboflavin.

Calorie Content of Shrimp: 100g of shrimps have 106 calories. Calories from fat are 16.

Health Benefits of Shrimp: Shrimps are useful in protection against Alzheimer's disease, cancer, heart arrhythmia and high blood pressure. Consumption of shrimps reduces depression and keeps the mood fresh.

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Nutritional Value of Chicken
Protein rich chicken is a very popular food throughout the world. It is delicious, nutritious and can be prepared in various ways.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Chicken: Chicken is rich in selenium phosphorous and zinc. It has good amount of magnesium, iron, potassium and copper and small amount of calcium, manganese and sodium.

Vitamin Content of Chicken: Chicken is rich in vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, tryptophan, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. It also has good amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin.

Calorie Content of Chicken: 100g of chicken has 165 calories. Calories from fat are 80.

Health Benefits of Chicken: Chicken is useful for cardiovascular health, for thyroid function and for promoting immunity system. It helps protect against bone loss in aged people, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. It is also a good source of energy.

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This article was contributed by Nishidha Patil

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West Coast Guy  - Grams to ounces 2009-08-02 21:56:25 John, The grams to conversion is that one grams is 0.0352739619 ounces, so 100 grams is 3.52739619 ounces. Just under the quarter pound portion we often think about in terms of high protein foods. Reply

john sweeney  - n/a 2009-01-02 21:30:43 how do i convert grams to ounces i.e. 100 grams of shrimp = 116 calories 16 which are fat.or 100 grams of chicken =165 calories 80 which are fat. Regards Reply

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