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Shrimp vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and pollock different?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper and zinc, while pollock is higher in magnesium and potassium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for copper, 35% more than pollock.
  • Shrimp contains 3 times more zinc than pollock. Shrimp contains 1.64mg of zinc, while pollock contains 0.57mg.
  • Pollock is lower in cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than pollock (0).

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types were used 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.
Shrimp
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CopperCopper +531.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg

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.
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pollock
12
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +321.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +638%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Pollock
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Copper 0.379mg 0.06mg 35%
Cholesterol 189mg 86mg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 25%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 17%
Sodium 111mg 419mg 13%
Magnesium 39mg 81mg 10%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.57mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Potassium 259mg 430mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 5%
Phosphorus 237mg 267mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.583g 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Folate 3µg 1%
Protein 23.98g 23.48g 1%
Calories 99kcal 111kcal 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.018mg 1%
Iron 0.51mg 0.56mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 1.18g 1%
Carbs 0.2g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 0g N/A
Calcium 70mg 72mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.159g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.