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Ling fish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ling fish and Shrimp different?

  • Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Shrimp is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 53% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. While Ling fish contains 0.231mg of Vitamin B2, Shrimp contains only 0.024mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.9%
Contains more IronIron +159.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +83%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.678mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Shrimp
Shrimp
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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 FatsFats +107.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +156.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.78g
~equal in Water ~71.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Shrimp Opinion
Calories 111kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 24.35g 22.78g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 1.7g Shrimp
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Cholesterol 51mg 211mg Ling fish
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 486mg 170mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.32mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 1mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 254mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 173mg 947mg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 35µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.038mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.032mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.024mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.678mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.242mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 8µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Ling fish
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.26mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.904mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.05mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.95mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.172mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.665mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.254mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.501mg Ling fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
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
Ling fish Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Ling fish
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.