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Abalone vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Abalone and Shrimp?

  • Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Abalone's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 47% more.
  • Abalone has 12 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Abalone has 3.8mg of Iron, Shrimp has only 0.32mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Abalone is lower.

We used Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.1%
Contains more IronIron +1087.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +453%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5920%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +298.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +627%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
~equal in Other ~2.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +659.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Shrimp Opinion
Calories 189kcal 119kcal Abalone
Protein 19.63g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 6.78g 1.7g Abalone
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Abalone
Net carbs 11.05g 1.52g Abalone
Carbs 11.05g 1.52g Abalone
Cholesterol 94mg 211mg Abalone
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 56mg 37mg Abalone
Calcium 37mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 284mg 170mg Abalone
Iron 3.8mg 0.32mg Abalone
Copper 0.228mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.95mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 217mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 591mg 947mg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 2µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.07mg 0.049mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 49.5µg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.032mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.024mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.519mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 14µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Abalone
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 1.646g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 0.361g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 0.59g Abalone
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.838mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.386mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.433mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.441mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.86mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.378mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0.012g Abalone
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Abalone Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Abalone
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone
Abalone contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.