Drum fish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between drum fish and shrimp?
- Drum fish is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6, yet shrimp is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% higher.
- Drum fish has 18 times more manganese than shrimp. Drum fish has 0.897mg of manganese, while shrimp has 0.049mg.
- Drum fish contains less cholesterol.
- Drum fish has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.
We used Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 | +107.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1730.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +762.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +271.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +876% |
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Protein
~22.78g
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Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +677.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 49.5µg | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 211mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.049mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 947mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 1.66µg | 27% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.207mg | 0.024mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 306mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.32mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.242mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.63mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.32g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.807g | 0.361g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.479g | 0.59g | 6% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.297mg | 0.258mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.434g | 0.521g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 90µg | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 119kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.862mg | 2.678mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.49g | 22.78g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.986mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.828mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.065mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.666mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.878mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.159mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.662mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.368g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.185g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.913g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drum fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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