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Chinook salmon vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinook salmon and Shrimp

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. While Chinook salmon has 0.154mg of Vitamin B2, Shrimp has only 0.024mg.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Shrimp
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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 +229.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.1%
Contains more IronIron +184.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +386.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
~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 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Shrimp
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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 AVitamin A +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Shrimp
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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 ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +687.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~71.56g
~equal in Other ~2.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Shrimp
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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 +1490.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Shrimp Opinion
Calories 231kcal 119kcal Chinook salmon
Protein 25.72g 22.78g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 1.7g Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Cholesterol 85mg 211mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 122mg 37mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 505mg 170mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.32mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.56mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 371mg 306mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 947mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 301IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 149µg 90µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.032mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.024mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 2.678mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.519mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.242mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.66µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 35µg 24µg Chinook salmon
Trans Fat 0.035g Chinook salmon
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.361g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.59g Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.26mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.904mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.05mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.95mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.172mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.665mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.992mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.067mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.501mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.135g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.141g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.012g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

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Chinook salmon 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
63%
Chinook salmon
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.