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Mullet fish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mullet fish and Shrimp?

  • Mullet fish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, yet Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 59% more.
  • Mullet fish has 4 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Mullet fish has 1.41mg of Iron, Shrimp has only 0.32mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

We used Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
3
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +340.6%
Contains more Potassium +169.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Calcium +193.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +340.6%
Contains more Potassium +169.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Calcium +193.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
6
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +564%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +564%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +185.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
Equal in Other - 2.44
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +185.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
Equal in Other - 2.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 24.81g 22.78g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 1.7g Mullet fish
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 150kcal 119kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 31mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.41mg 0.32mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 244mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 458mg 170mg Mullet fish
Sodium 71mg 947mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.141mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.022mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 141IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.024mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 2.678mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.519mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.242mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.26mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 0.904mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.05mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.95mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 2.172mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.665mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.278mg 1.067mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.501mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 211mg Mullet fish
Trans Fat 0.035g Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.141g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.135g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.012g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 0.361g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.59g Mullet fish
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
Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.