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Halibut raw vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halibut raw and Shrimp different?

  • Halibut raw is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 48% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 175 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Halibut raw contains 8.378g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Potassium - 259

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Shrimp
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +4842.9%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +4842.9%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17354.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1630.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17354.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1630.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 14.37g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 13.84g 0.28g Halibut raw
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 186kcal 99kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 3mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.66mg 0.51mg Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 164mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 268mg 259mg Halibut raw
Sodium 80mg 111mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.03mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.012mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 36.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 47IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B3 1.5mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B12 1µg Halibut raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.63mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg Halibut raw
Leucine 1.168mg Halibut raw
Lysine 1.32mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.425mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg Halibut raw
Valine 0.74mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.423mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 189mg Halibut raw
Trans Fat 0.002g Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.015g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.015g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.001g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.048g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.079g Halibut raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Halibut raw
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
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 - 2.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.