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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
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more IronIron +246.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82%
Contains more CopperCopper +514.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.6%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.049mg

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
4
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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.678mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
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
3
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 +712.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +125.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 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 +1544%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +527.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Shrimp Opinion
Calories 228kcal 119kcal Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 13.82g 1.7g Shark
Net carbs 6.39g 1.52g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 1.52g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 211mg Shark
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 155mg 170mg Shrimp
Iron 1.11mg 0.32mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.48mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 194mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 122mg 947mg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 54µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.049mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 49.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 15µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Shark
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.361g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.59g Shark
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.135g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.141g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.012g Shark
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
Shark 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
29%
Shark
40%
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 Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
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 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.