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Pompano vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pompano and shrimp

  • Pompano has more vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, shrimp is richer in copper, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Pompano covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 54% more than shrimp.
  • Shrimp has 9 times less saturated fat than pompano. Pompano has 4.499g of saturated fat, while shrimp has 0.521g.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of pompano is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pompano, florida, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.1%
Contains more IronIron +109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96%
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
Shrimp
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.242mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Shrimp
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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 FatsFats +614.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 36% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.499 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.458 g
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
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 +818.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pompano Shrimp DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.68mg 0.032mg 54%
Cholesterol 64mg 211mg 49%
Sodium 76mg 947mg 38%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Copper 0.078mg 0.258mg 20%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.66µg 19%
Saturated fat 4.499g 0.521g 18%
Fats 12.14g 1.7g 16%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 15%
Potassium 636mg 170mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.024mg 10%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.63mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.678mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.315g 0.361g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.519mg 7%
Vitamin A 36µg 90µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.458g 0.59g 6%
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg 5%
Calories 211kcal 119kcal 5%
Calcium 43mg 91mg 5%
Phosphorus 341mg 306mg 5%
Iron 0.67mg 0.32mg 4%
Protein 23.69g 22.78g 2%
Folate 17µg 24µg 2%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.242mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.52g 1%
Magnesium 31mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.52g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.092mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 2.175mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.701mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.925mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 1.22mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.697mg 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.224g 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.259g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pompano Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Pompano
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pompano
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 - 3.978g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.