Catfish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Catfish and Shrimp?
- Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Copper, Choline, Vitamin A, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.
- Catfish has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Shrimp. Catfish has 2.78µg of Vitamin B12, while Shrimp has 1.66µg.
- Catfish contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +115.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +911.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +561.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +322.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~71.56g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +762.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 144kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 18.44g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 7.19g | 1.7g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 211mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 366mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 119mg | 947mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.063g | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 78.7mg | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.521g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.115g | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 0.59g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 1.677mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 0.894mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | 0.012g |
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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
46%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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 - 1.065g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 145mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.