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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, yet Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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.

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.
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Shrimp
Contains more Iron +165.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.6%
Contains more Copper +578.9%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +165.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.6%
Contains more Copper +578.9%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
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Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shrimp
Contains more Fats +943.5%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
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 Fats +943.5%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2875.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2875.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Halibut Shrimp
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 18.42g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 17.74g 1.7g Halibut
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 239kcal 119kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.85mg 0.32mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 210mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 344mg 170mg Halibut
Sodium 103mg 947mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.038mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.015mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 60IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.032mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.024mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.242mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.808mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.497mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.692mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.545mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.949mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.542mg 0.501mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 211mg Halibut
Trans Fat 0.035g Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.141g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.135g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.012g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.361g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.59g Halibut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Halibut
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.581g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.