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.
- The glycemic index of 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +564% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.81 g
Fats:
4.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.52 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.78g
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Water
~71.56g
~equal in
Other
~2.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.917 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +282.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.66µg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 211mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 947mg | 38% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.3mg | 2.678mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49mg | 0.242mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.32mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 244mg | 306mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 170mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 1.63mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 90µg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.86g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.521g | 4% |
| Protein | 24.81g | 22.78g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.382g | 0.361g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.917g | 0.59g | 2% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 119kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.088mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.143mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.016mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.278mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.968mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.278mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.73mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.18g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.148g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.092g | 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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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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.