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Shrimp vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Trout

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, Copper, and Choline, however, Trout is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 126% more.
  • Shrimp contains 16 times more Sodium than Trout. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Trout contains 61mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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
7
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3
Trout
Contains more Calcium +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.9%
Contains more Copper +369.1%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
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 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.9%
Contains more Copper +369.1%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%

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
2
:
9
Trout
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +18900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 301
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 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +18900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
:
2
Trout
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2340%
Contains more Fats +334.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 68.72
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2340%
Contains more Fats +334.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 68.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
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2
Trout
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.9%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Trout Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 23.8g Trout
Fats 1.7g 7.38g Trout
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 168kcal Trout
Calcium 91mg 30mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.36mg Trout
Magnesium 37mg 30mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 270mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 450mg Trout
Sodium 947mg 61mg Trout
Zinc 1.63mg 0.54mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.055mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.013mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 28.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 301IU
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 100µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.2mg 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 4IU 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 0.1µg 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.143mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.107mg Trout
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 6.646mg Trout
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 1.99mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.386mg Trout
Folate 24µg 12µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 4.11µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.279mg Trout
Threonine 0.904mg 1.092mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.148mg Trout
Leucine 1.95mg 2.025mg Trout
Lysine 2.172mg 2.287mg Trout
Methionine 0.665mg 0.738mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.973mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.283mg Trout
Histidine 0.501mg 0.733mg Trout
Cholesterol 211mg 70mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.056g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.651g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.259g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.109g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 2.363g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.799g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Trout
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
131%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 886mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trout
Trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout
Trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.13g)
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)

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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.