Halibut vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halibut and shrimp?
- Halibut is higher in vitamin B6 and iron, yet shrimp is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 51% more.
- Halibut has 6 times more saturated fat than shrimp. While halibut has 3.102g of saturated fat, shrimp has only 0.521g.
- The glycemic index of halibut is lower.
We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +102.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +578.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +219.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +943.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2875.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
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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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 211mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 947mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.66µg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 0.361g | 26% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 1.7g | 25% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.258mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.242mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 306mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.521g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 22.78g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 0.59g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 90µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 119kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Folate | 1µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 2.678mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.519mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
26%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.581g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)