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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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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60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)