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Gefilte fish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gefilte fish and Shrimp

  • Gefilte fish is higher in Iron, however, Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Selenium is 71% higher.
  • Gefilte fish has 8 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Gefilte fish has 2.48mg of Iron, Shrimp has only 0.32mg.
  • Gefilte fish has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
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 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more IronIron +675%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +295.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +319.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.4%

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.
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 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
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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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +387.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
~equal in Fats ~1.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Shrimp Opinion
Calories 84kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 9.07g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 1.73g 1.7g Gefilte fish
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Gefilte fish
Net carbs 7.41g 1.52g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 1.52g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 211mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 9mg 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 23mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 91mg 170mg Shrimp
Iron 2.48mg 0.32mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.82mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 73mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 524mg 947mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 89IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.073mg 0.049mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.032mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.024mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 3µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Gefilte fish
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.521g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.361g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.488mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.81mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.842mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.255mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.548mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.261mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.012g Gefilte fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gefilte fish Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Gefilte fish
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish 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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.