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Bass vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bass and Shrimp different?

  • Bass is higher in Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Shrimp is 38% higher.
  • Bass contains 18 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Bass contains 0.846g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.048g.
  • Bass has less Cholesterol.

Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used 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.
Bass
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
Shrimp
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.6%
Contains more IronIron +111.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +847.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~237mg

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.
Bass
8
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% 6.2% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
1
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Shrimp
4
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +967.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%
~equal in Protein ~23.98g
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
2
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1662.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1172.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bass Shrimp Opinion
Calories 124kcal 99kcal Bass
Protein 22.73g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 2.99g 0.28g Bass
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Cholesterol 103mg 189mg Bass
Magnesium 51mg 39mg Bass
Calcium 19mg 70mg Shrimp
Potassium 328mg 259mg Bass
Iron 1.08mg 0.51mg Bass
Copper 0.04mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.51mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 254mg 237mg Bass
Sodium 88mg 111mg Bass
Vitamin A 104IU Bass
Vitamin A 31µg Bass
Manganese 0.019mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin B1 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.037mg Bass
Vitamin B3 2.558mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Bass
Vitamin B12 4.41µg Bass
Folate 10µg Bass
Trans Fat 0.002g Bass
Saturated Fat 0.65g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g 0.048g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 0.079g Bass
Tryptophan 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.015g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 0.015g Bass
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bass Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Bass
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bass
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bass
Bass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bass
Bass 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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.