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Shad vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shad and Shrimp?

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Shrimp is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
  • Shad has 13 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. Shad has 0.308mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has 0.024mg.
  • Shad contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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.
Shad
Shad
6
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +246.8%
Contains more Copper +214.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Manganese - 0.049
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 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 +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +246.8%
Contains more Copper +214.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Manganese - 0.049
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.
Shad
Shad
5
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.8%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%
Shad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 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 B1 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.8%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1085.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
Shad
1
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +938.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Fats +938.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.78

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Shrimp
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 21.71g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 17.65g 1.7g Shad
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 252kcal 119kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.24mg 0.32mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 306mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 170mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 947mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.082mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.054mg 0.049mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 120IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.032mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.024mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.678mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.519mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.242mg Shad
Folate 17µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.952mg 0.904mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.764mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.993mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.642mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.118mg 1.067mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.501mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 211mg Shad
Trans Fat 0.035g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.521g Shad
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
43%
Shad
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.