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Cod vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cod and Shrimp?

  • Shrimp is richer than Cod in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 52% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Cod
4
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6
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +181%
Contains more Copper +616.7%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +181%
Contains more Copper +616.7%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%

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.
Cod
5
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7
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +540.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +540.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
2
:
3
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +525.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
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 +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +525.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
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2
Shrimp
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.1%
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 22.83g 22.78g Cod
Fats 0.86g 1.7g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 105kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Calcium 14mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.49mg 0.32mg Cod
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 244mg 170mg Cod
Sodium 78mg 947mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.036mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.02mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 37.6µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 47IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.81mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 46IU 4IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.032mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.024mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.242mg Cod
Folate 8µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 1.001mg 0.904mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 1.05mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.097mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.676mg 0.665mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.176mg 1.067mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.501mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 211mg Cod
Trans Fat 0.035g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.521g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.141g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.012g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.59g Shrimp
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
Cod 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
30%
Cod
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.