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Shrimp vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Mackerel different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 723% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 11 times more Sodium than Mackerel. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Mackerel contains 83mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
5
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +506.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.4%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Iron +390.6%
Contains more Magnesium +162.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Selenium - 51.6
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +506.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.4%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Iron +390.6%
Contains more Magnesium +162.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Selenium - 51.6

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
Shrimp
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1044.6%
Shrimp
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1044.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +947.6%
Contains more Other +107.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +947.6%
Contains more Other +107.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1840.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.8%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1840.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 1.7g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 91mg 15mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 37mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 306mg 278mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 947mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.63mg 0.94mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.094mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.02mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 301IU 180IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 54µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 24µg 2µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.904mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.95mg 1.938mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.665mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.931mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.501mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 211mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.035g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.521g 4.176g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.