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Salmon raw vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salmon raw and Shrimp?

  • Salmon raw is higher in Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 45% more.
  • Salmon raw has 44 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Salmon raw has 2.103g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.048g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shrimp is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types 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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.3%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.3%

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
9
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Shrimp
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
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +2164.3%
Contains more Other +339.7%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Shrimp
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 +2164.3%
Contains more Other +339.7%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4281.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3113.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4281.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3113.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon raw Shrimp
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 19.84g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 6.34g 0.28g Salmon raw
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 142kcal 99kcal Salmon raw
Calcium 12mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.8mg 0.51mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 29mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 200mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 490mg 259mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 111mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.25mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.016mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 189mg Salmon raw
Trans Fat 0.002g Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.015g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.015g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.001g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 0.048g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.079g Salmon raw
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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 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
83%
Salmon raw
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.