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Croaker vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croaker and Shrimp

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 42% more.
  • Croaker contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. Croaker contains 3.476g of Saturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.521g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
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 +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%

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.
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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +301.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.242mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 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 FatsFats +645.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 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 +1373.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Shrimp Opinion
Calories 221kcal 119kcal Croaker
Protein 18.2g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 12.67g 1.7g Croaker
Net carbs 7.14g 1.52g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 1.52g Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 211mg Croaker
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Croaker
Calcium 32mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 340mg 170mg Croaker
Iron 0.86mg 0.32mg Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.52mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 217mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 348mg 947mg Croaker
Vitamin A 75IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 23µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.08mg 0.049mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.032mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.024mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 2.678mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.519mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.242mg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.66µg Croaker
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 34µg 24µg Croaker
Trans Fat 0.035g Croaker
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.361g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.59g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.788mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.48mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.571mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.525mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.947mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.525mg 0.501mg Croaker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.012g Croaker
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
Croaker 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
41%
Croaker
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.955g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.