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 for 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.
- Ling fish has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
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.
| 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% |
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 | +296.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +862.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.8% |
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Protein
~22.78g
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 211mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.66µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 947mg | 34% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.024mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 37mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 170mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.242mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 306mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.32mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 90µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Protein | 24.35g | 22.78g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 0.519mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 2.678mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.82g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.067mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.979mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.236mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.254mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
61%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)