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, vitamin B5, and potassium, while shrimp has more selenium, copper, and phosphorus.
- Milkfish covers your daily need for 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.
- Milkfish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milkfish is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +486.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.6% |
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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
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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 | 3.27µg | 1.66µg | 67% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 49.5µg | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 211mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 947mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 2.678mg | 35% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.258mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.242mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 306mg | 14% |
| Fats | 8.63g | 1.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Protein | 26.32g | 22.78g | 7% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 90µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.63mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 119kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 91mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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