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.
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Iron
+162.5%
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Magnesium
+32.4%
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Calcium
+167.6%
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Phosphorus
+45.7%
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Zinc
+279.1%
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Copper
+681.8%
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Manganese
+226.7%
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Selenium
+35.6%
Equal in Potassium - 170
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Iron
+162.5%
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Magnesium
+32.4%
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Calcium
+167.6%
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Phosphorus
+45.7%
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Zinc
+279.1%
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Copper
+681.8%
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Manganese
+226.7%
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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.
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Vitamin D
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+31.3%
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Vitamin B2
+158.3%
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Vitamin B5
+33.9%
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Vitamin B6
+65.3%
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Vitamin A
+29.2%
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin B12
+11.4%
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Vitamin K
+300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
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Vitamin D
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+31.3%
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Vitamin B2
+158.3%
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Vitamin B5
+33.9%
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Vitamin B6
+65.3%
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Vitamin A
+29.2%
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin B12
+11.4%
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Vitamin K
+300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+165.3%
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+162.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
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+165.3%
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+162.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+400.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.5%
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Saturated Fat
-43.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+400.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.5%
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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.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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Protein | 20.98g | 22.78g |
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Fats | 4.51g | 1.7g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 119kcal |
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Calcium | 34mg | 91mg |
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Iron | 0.84mg | 0.32mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 37mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 306mg |
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Potassium | 160mg | 170mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 947mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.63mg |
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Copper | 0.033mg | 0.258mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.049mg |
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Selenium | 36.5µg | 49.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 233IU | 301IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 90µg |
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Vitamin E | 1mg | 2.2mg |
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Vitamin D | 24IU | 4IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.024mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 2.678mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 0.519mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.242mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 1.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.26mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg | 0.904mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 1.05mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg | 1.95mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg | 2.172mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.665mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0.992mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg | 1.067mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.501mg |
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 211mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 0.521g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.141g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.135g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.012g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 0.361g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 0.59g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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%

37%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

74%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

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.