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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" 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +279%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg
~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.
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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Shrimp
3
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 +8864.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1007.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Shrimp
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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 +17233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7760.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the 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
Calories 305kcal 99kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 25.1g 0.28g Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Cholesterol 95mg 189mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 39mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 70mg Shrimp
Potassium 520mg 259mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.51mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.1mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 254mg 237mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 111mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.002g Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.048g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.079g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.015g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.015g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.001g Mackerel
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
Mackerel 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
200%
Mackerel
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
38%
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

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. 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.