Shark vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Shark and Shrimp?
- Shark is higher in Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% more.
- Shark has 124 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Shark has 5.935g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.048g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Shrimp is lower.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
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Iron
+117.6%
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Magnesium
+10.3%
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Manganese
+51.5%
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Calcium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+22.2%
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Potassium
+67.1%
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Zinc
+241.7%
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Copper
+802.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Sodium - 111
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Iron
+117.6%
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Magnesium
+10.3%
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Manganese
+51.5%
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Calcium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+22.2%
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Potassium
+67.1%
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Zinc
+241.7%
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Copper
+802.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Sodium - 111
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+4835.7%
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Carbs
+3095%
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Protein
+28.8%
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Water
+23.7%
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+12%
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+4835.7%
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Carbs
+3095%
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Protein
+28.8%
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Water
+23.7%
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+12%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12264.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4584.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12264.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4584.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.379mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 54µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.