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Shark vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shark and Shrimp?

  • Shark is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Shrimp is richer in Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 53% higher.
  • Shark has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Shrimp. Shark has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Shrimp has 0.242mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
Shark
Shark
3
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +279.1%
Contains more Copper +681.8%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +279.1%
Contains more Copper +681.8%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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
6
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
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 D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +165.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
Shark
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 +165.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Shark
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 20.98g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 4.51g 1.7g Shark
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 130kcal 119kcal Shark
Calcium 34mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.84mg 0.32mg Shark
Magnesium 49mg 37mg Shark
Phosphorus 210mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 160mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 79mg 947mg Shark
Zinc 0.43mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.033mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.015mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 36.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 233IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 1mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 24IU 4IU Shark
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.032mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.024mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 2.678mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.519mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.242mg Shark
Folate 3µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.92mg 0.904mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.705mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.926mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.621mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.081mg 1.067mg Shark
Histidine 0.618mg 0.501mg Shark
Cholesterol 51mg 211mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.035g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.141g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.135g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.012g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.361g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.59g 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 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
38%
Shark
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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 - 0.404g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.