Atlantic Mackerel vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between atlantic Mackerel and shrimp?
- Atlantic Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron, yet shrimp is higher in copper and choline.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 294% more.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 161 times more vitamin D than shrimp. While atlantic Mackerel has 643IU of vitamin D, shrimp has only 4IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in shrimp is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +409.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +658.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +16000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +424.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +717.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
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 | +1411.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 1.66µg | 294% |
| Vitamin D | 643IU | 4IU | 80% |
| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 0.1µg | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 211mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 2.678mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 947mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.024mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.258mg | 21% |
| Fats | 13.89g | 1.7g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 0.59g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.32mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.456g | 0.361g | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 135.4mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.032mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.242mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.257g | 0.521g | 12% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 49.5µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.6g | 22.78g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Folate | 1µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 2.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Calories | 205kcal | 119kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 90µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.708mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.958mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
143%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)