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Shrimp vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Shark?

  • Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Shark is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 51% more.
  • Shrimp has 8 times more Sodium than Shark. While Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, Shark has only 122mg.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shrimp
6
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4
Shark
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +239.6%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Equal in Potassium - 155
Equal in Manganese - 0.05
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +239.6%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Equal in Potassium - 155
Equal in Manganese - 0.05

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
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5
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
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 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
:
2
Shark
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +125.9%
Contains more Fats +712.9%
Contains more Carbs +320.4%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +125.9%
Contains more Fats +712.9%
Contains more Carbs +320.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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2
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1544%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.3%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1544%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Shark
Rich in minerals ok
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Shark Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 6.39g Shark
Protein 22.78g 18.62g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 1.52g 6.39g Shark
Calories 119kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 91mg 50mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 306mg 194mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 155mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 1.63mg 0.48mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.042mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 49.5µg 34µg Shrimp
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 B1 0.032mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 24µg 15µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.21µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.212mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.843mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.867mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.515mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.634mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.541mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.75mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.965mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 211mg 59mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.035g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.521g 3.205g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 3.701g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Shark
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
42%
Shark

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 - 2.684g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 825mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark 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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.