Mackerel vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and shrimp different?
- Mackerel is richer in magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and monounsaturated Fat, while shrimp is higher in copper, zinc, and calcium.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol 38% more than mackerel.
- Mackerel contains 146 times more Monounsaturated Fat than shrimp. Mackerel contains 7.006g of Monounsaturated Fat, while shrimp contains 0.048g.
- Shrimp is lower in saturated Fat.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than mackerel (0).
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +148.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +6260.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.5% |
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Protein
~23.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14495.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5343% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 189mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.379mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.056g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.079g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.