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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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +409.4%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +409.4%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
9
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +16000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Atlantic 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +16000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +717.1%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
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
Contains more Fats +717.1%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Atlantic Mackerel Shrimp
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 18.6g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 13.89g 1.7g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 205kcal 119kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.63mg 0.32mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 37mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 314mg 170mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 947mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.073mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.015mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 44.1µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 167IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 1.52mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 643IU 4IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.032mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.024mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.678mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.519mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.242mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.66µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.4µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.815mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.512mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.708mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.551mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.958mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.548mg 0.501mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 211mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.035g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.141g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.135g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.012g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.361g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.59g Atlantic 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
Atlantic Mackerel Shrimp
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
74%
Shrimp

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 - 2.736g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
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)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.