Herring vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Herring and Shrimp
- Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Choline.
- Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 478% higher.
- Herring has 54 times more Vitamin D than Shrimp. While Herring has 214IU of Vitamin D, Shrimp has only 4IU.
- Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +691.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +581.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Protein
~22.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1226.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 203kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 23.03g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 11.59g | 1.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 211mg |
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| Vitamin D | 214IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 419mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 303mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 115mg | 947mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 83.3mg | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.615g | 0.521g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.79g | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 0.59g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
169%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
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 - 2.094g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.