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Rainbow trout vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rainbow trout and shrimp

  • Rainbow trout is higher in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated Fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper and zinc.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 43% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has 41 times more Monounsaturated Fat than shrimp. While rainbow trout has 1.979g of Monounsaturated Fat, shrimp has only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less saturated Fat.
  • Rainbow trout has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Shrimp
6
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 +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more IronIron +64.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Phosphorus ~237mg

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 9.7% 17% 47% 477% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
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 +2107.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1412.5%
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Shrimp
1
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 +4022.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1807.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Shrimp Opinion
Calories 141kcal 99kcal Rainbow trout
Protein 19.94g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 6.18g 0.28g Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Cholesterol 59mg 189mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Magnesium 25mg 39mg Shrimp
Calcium 25mg 70mg Shrimp
Potassium 377mg 259mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Copper 0.046mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.45mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 226mg 237mg Shrimp
Sodium 51mg 111mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 23.6µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g 0.002g Shrimp
Choline 65mg Rainbow trout
Saturated Fat 1.383g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 0.048g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.079g Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.015g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.015g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g 0.001g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.001g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.001g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g 0.002g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g 0.018g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout 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
113%
Rainbow trout
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.