Sardine vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardine and shrimp different?
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, shrimp is richer in choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 303% higher.
- Sardine contains 48 times more vitamin D than shrimp. While sardine contains 193IU of vitamin D, shrimp contains only 4IU.
- Sardine has less cholesterol.
- Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +319.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +812.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +845.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +438.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +573.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +971.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +772.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 1.66µg | 303% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 0.32mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.59g | 30% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 91mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 947mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 306mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 4IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0.1µg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 211mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 2.678mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.024mg | 16% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 1.7g | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 135.4mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.361g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.258mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 170mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 90µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 49.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.242mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.521g | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 22.78g | 4% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 119kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.63mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.519mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.