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.
- The glycemic index of shrimp is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~22.78g
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Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 1.66µg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 211mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 947mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.429mg | 2.678mg | 30% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.258mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 306mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.242mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.32mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 90µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.211g | 0.59g | 3% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 22.78g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.241g | 0.521g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.361g | 1% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 119kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.04mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.093mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.928mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.178mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.702mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.926mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.222mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.698mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.026g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.113g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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?
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $7)