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Milkfish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkfish and Shrimp

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Shrimp has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Milkfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 67% more than Shrimp.
  • Milkfish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Shrimp. While Milkfish contains 8.256mg of Vitamin B3, Shrimp contains only 2.678mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, milkfish, 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.
Milkfish
Milkfish
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +120%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +486.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Milkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +120%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +486.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
Milkfish
Milkfish
5
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Milkfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkfish
Milkfish
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +407.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Other - 2.44
Milkfish
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Shrimp
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 Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +407.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Other - 2.44

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkfish Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 26.32g 22.78g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 1.7g Milkfish
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 190kcal 119kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.41mg 0.32mg Milkfish
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 374mg 170mg Milkfish
Sodium 92mg 947mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.05mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.044mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.026mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 16.2µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 109IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.024mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 2.678mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.519mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.242mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 1.66µg Milkfish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.26mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.904mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.95mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 2.172mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.665mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.992mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.067mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.501mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 211mg Milkfish
Trans Fat 0.035g Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.521g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
64%
Milkfish
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.