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Mackerel vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Shrimp different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium, while Shrimp is higher in Copper.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 723% more than Shrimp.
  • Mackerel contains 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. Mackerel contains 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp contains 0.024mg.
  • Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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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 +162.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more IronIron +390.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1044.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
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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 +947.6%
Contains more OtherOther +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +1840.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +628.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%

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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shrimp Opinion
Calories 262kcal 119kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 22.78g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.7g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Cholesterol 75mg 211mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 97mg 37mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 401mg 170mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.32mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.94mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 278mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 83mg 947mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 54µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.02mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 51.6µg 49.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.032mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.024mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.678mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.519mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.242mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.66µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 2µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Mackerel
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.361g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.59g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.904mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.05mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.19mg 2.172mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.665mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.228mg 1.067mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.501mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.135g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.141g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.012g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
217%
Mackerel
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.