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Mahimahi vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mahimahi and Shrimp

  • Mahimahi has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium, however, Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 40% more than Mahimahi.
  • Shrimp contains 5 times less Iron than Mahimahi. Mahimahi contains 1.45mg of Iron, while Shrimp contains 0.32mg.
  • Mahimahi has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mahimahi, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +213.5%
Contains more IronIron +353.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +378.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +386.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~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% 12% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
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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 OtherOther +70.5%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~22.78g
~equal in Water ~71.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mahimahi 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 Mahimahi Shrimp Opinion
Calories 109kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 23.72g 22.78g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 1.7g Shrimp
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Cholesterol 94mg 211mg Mahimahi
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Mahimahi
Calcium 19mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 533mg 170mg Mahimahi
Iron 1.45mg 0.32mg Mahimahi
Copper 0.053mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.59mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 183mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 113mg 947mg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 208IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 62µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.024mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 2.678mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.519mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.242mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 6µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Mahimahi
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.241g 0.521g Mahimahi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.26mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.04mg 0.904mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.05mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.928mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.178mg 2.172mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.665mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.222mg 1.067mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.501mg Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g
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
Mahimahi 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
33%
Mahimahi
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
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?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi 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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.