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Bluefish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bluefish and Shrimp

  • Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Calcium.
  • Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 190% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Bluefish. Bluefish has 0.097mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has 0.024mg.
  • Bluefish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Bluefish
Bluefish
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +180.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Calcium +911.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Copper +279.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Bluefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +180.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Calcium +911.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Copper +279.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
Bluefish
Bluefish
7
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Bluefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
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 A +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +274.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bluefish
Bluefish
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Bluefish
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +155.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bluefish
Bluefish
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Bluefish
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bluefish Shrimp
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 Bluefish Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 25.69g 22.78g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 1.7g Bluefish
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 159kcal 119kcal Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.62mg 0.32mg Bluefish
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 477mg 170mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 947mg Bluefish
Zinc 1.04mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.068mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.027mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 459IU 301IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 90µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.032mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.024mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 2.678mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.519mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.242mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 1.66µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.26mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.904mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.05mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.95mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 2.172mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.665mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.992mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.067mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.501mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 76mg 211mg Bluefish
Trans Fat 0.035g Bluefish
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.141g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.135g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.012g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.361g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.59g Bluefish
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
Bluefish 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
95%
Bluefish
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
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 - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish 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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.