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Fish oil vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish oil and Shrimp

  • Fish oil has more Vitamin D, however, Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 166% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 83 times less Vitamin D than Fish oil. Fish oil contains 332IU of Vitamin D, while Shrimp contains 4IU.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, sardine and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
10
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +8200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fish oil
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% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +8200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +5782.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Shrimp
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 Fats +5782.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9274.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5301.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9274.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5301.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 0g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 100g 1.7g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 902kcal 119kcal Fish oil
Calcium 0mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0mg 0.32mg Shrimp
Magnesium 0mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 0mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 0mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 0mg 947mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 0µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 0IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 332IU 4IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg 0.1µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.024mg Shrimp
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 0µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 710mg 211mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 29.892g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0.141g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0.135g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0.012g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 0.361g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 0.59g Fish oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Fish oil
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.