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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.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Shrimp
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 PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +56.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Shrimp
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 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Shrimp
Shrimp
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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 +2164.3%
Contains more OtherOther +339.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Shrimp
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 +4281.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3113.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 142kcal 99kcal Salmon raw
Protein 19.84g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 6.34g 0.28g Salmon raw
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Cholesterol 55mg 189mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 29mg 39mg Shrimp
Calcium 12mg 70mg Shrimp
Potassium 490mg 259mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 0.51mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.25mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.64mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 200mg 237mg Shrimp
Sodium 44mg 111mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 12µg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 36.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 3.18µg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg Salmon raw
Trans Fat 0.002g Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 0.048g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.079g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.015g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.015g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.001g Salmon raw
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
Salmon raw 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
77%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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.