Shark raw vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shark raw and shrimp?
- Shark raw is richer in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat, yet shrimp is richer in copper and zinc.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 46% higher.
- Shark raw has 38 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. Shark raw has 1.808g of monounsaturated fat, while shrimp has 0.048g.
- Shrimp contains less saturated fat.
- Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1048.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +281.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 36.5µg | 66% | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 62% | |
Cholesterol | 51mg | 189mg | 46% |
Copper | 0.033mg | 0.379mg | 38% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 18% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 14% | |
Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.64mg | 11% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 0.079g | 7% |
Fats | 4.51g | 0.28g | 7% |
Protein | 20.98g | 23.98g | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 5% | |
Iron | 0.84mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 210mg | 237mg | 4% |
Calcium | 34mg | 70mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.808g | 0.048g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 4% | |
Saturated fat | 0.925g | 0.056g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
Potassium | 160mg | 259mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
Calories | 130kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
Magnesium | 49mg | 39mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Sodium | 79mg | 111mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.705mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.926mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.081mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.618mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.015g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +1510.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3666.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1412.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |