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
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Iron
+174.5%
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Magnesium
+53.8%
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Potassium
+100.8%
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Sodium
-97.5%
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Zinc
+49.1%
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Copper
+279%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Phosphorus - 237
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Iron
+174.5%
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Magnesium
+53.8%
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Potassium
+100.8%
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Sodium
-97.5%
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Zinc
+49.1%
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Copper
+279%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Phosphorus - 237
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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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Protein | 18.5g | 23.98g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 0.28g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 99kcal |
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Sugar | 0g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | g |
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Calcium | 66mg | 70mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 0.51mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 237mg |
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Potassium | 520mg | 259mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 111mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.64mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.379mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU | IU |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | mg |
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Vitamin B5 | mg | mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | mg |
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Folate | 15µg | µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg | µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | mg | |
Threonine | mg | mg | |
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Leucine | mg | mg | |
Lysine | mg | mg | |
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Cholesterol | 95mg | 189mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 0.002g |
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Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.056g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 0.048g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.079g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
212

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Mineral Summary Score
114

47

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
111%

144%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
116%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 4339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.092g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.