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Shark vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark and Shrimp?

  • Shark is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 51% more.
  • Shark has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. While Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.521g.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shark
Shark
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +239.6%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Manganese - 0.049
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +239.6%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Manganese - 0.049

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.
Shark
Shark
5
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +712.9%
Contains more Carbs +320.4%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +125.9%
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +712.9%
Contains more Carbs +320.4%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +125.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1544%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1544%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 1.52g Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 13.82g 1.7g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 1.52g Shark
Calories 228kcal 119kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.11mg 0.32mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 155mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 122mg 947mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.042mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.049mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 180IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.032mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.024mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.678mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.519mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.242mg Shark
Folate 15µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.843mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.515mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.634mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.541mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.965mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.538mg 0.501mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 211mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.035g Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.141g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.135g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.012g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.361g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.59g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark 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
31%
Shark
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
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 - 2.684g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 825mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark 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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.