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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 Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Copper is 36% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 120 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Chinook salmon has 5.742g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
Contains more Iron +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +212.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +615.1%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +212.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +615.1%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%

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.
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Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4678.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Equal in Other - 1.21
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +4678.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3269.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3269.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 25.72g 23.98g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.28g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 231kcal 99kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.91mg 0.51mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 39mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 237mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 259mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 111mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.053mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 189mg Chinook salmon
Trans Fat 0.002g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.015g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.015g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.001g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.048g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.079g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
68%
Chinook salmon
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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/175180/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.