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Mackerel vs Shrimp - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Shrimp

  • Mackerel is higher in Iron, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however Shrimp is richer in Copper.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 189% higher.
  • Mackerel has 173 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Mackerel has 8.32g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Iron +174.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +279%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Phosphorus - 237
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127%
Contains more Iron +174.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +279%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Phosphorus - 237

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart 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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 +8864.3%
Contains more Other +1007.4%
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.9%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +8864.3%
Contains more Other +1007.4%
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7760.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7760.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Mackerel Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 18.5g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 25.1g 0.28g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 305kcal 99kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 1.4mg 0.51mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 39mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 237mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 259mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.1mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.1mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 189mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.002g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.015g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.015g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.001g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.048g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.079g Mackerel
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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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%
Mackerel
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Mackerel
47%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 4339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.092g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.