Halibut vs Shrimp - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Halibut and Shrimp different?
- Halibut is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however Shrimp is richer in Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 48% higher.
- Halibut contains 175 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Halibut 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+29.4%
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Sodium
-27.9%
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Calcium
+2233.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+44.5%
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Zinc
+310%
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Copper
+1163.3%
Equal in Potassium - 259
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Iron
+29.4%
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Sodium
-27.9%
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Calcium
+2233.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+44.5%
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Zinc
+310%
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Copper
+1163.3%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+4842.9%
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+25.6%
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Protein
+66.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 74.33
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+4842.9%
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+25.6%
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Protein
+66.9%
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+∞%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17354.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1630.4%
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17354.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1630.4%
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 14.37g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 13.84g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 186kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1097IU |
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| Vitamin D | 27.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.63mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.662mg |
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| Leucine | 1.168mg |
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| Lysine | 1.32mg |
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| Methionine | 0.425mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.561mg |
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| Valine | 0.74mg |
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| Histidine | 0.423mg |
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| Cholesterol | 46mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.419g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.393g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.526g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.378g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.367g | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut is relatively richer in vitamins