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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +471.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1085.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +938.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.8% |
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Protein
~22.78g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 252kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 21.71g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 1.7g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 211mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 947mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.521g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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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