Shark vs Shrimp - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Shark and Shrimp?
- Shark is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Zinc.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 46% higher.
- Shark has 38 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. Shark has 1.808g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp has 0.048g.
- Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+64.7%
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Magnesium
+25.6%
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Sodium
-28.8%
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Calcium
+105.9%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Potassium
+61.9%
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Zinc
+281.4%
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Copper
+1048.5%
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Iron
+64.7%
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Magnesium
+25.6%
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-28.8%
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+105.9%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Potassium
+61.9%
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Zinc
+281.4%
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Copper
+1048.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+1510.7%
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Protein
+14.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+30.1%
Equal in Water - 74.33
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+1510.7%
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+14.3%
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+30.1%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3666.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1412.7%
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Saturated Fat
-93.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3666.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1412.7%
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Saturated Fat
-93.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 20.98g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 4.51g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 130kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 160mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin A | 233IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.235mg |
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| Threonine | 0.92mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.967mg |
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| Leucine | 1.705mg |
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| Lysine | 1.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.621mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.819mg |
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| Valine | 1.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.618mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
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