Shrimp vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and chinook salmon
- Shrimp is higher in copper and zinc; however, chinook salmon is richer in magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for copper is 36% higher.
- Shrimp has 3 times more zinc than chinook salmon. While shrimp has 1.64mg of zinc, chinook salmon has only 0.56mg.
- Chinook salmon has less cholesterol.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +615.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +192.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95% |
Contains more IronIron | +78.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.9% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 120% | |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 63% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 36% | |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.053mg | 36% |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 85mg | 35% |
Fats | 0.28g | 13.38g | 20% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 122mg | 20% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 371mg | 19% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 2.662g | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 17% | |
Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 5.742g | 14% |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 3.214g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.56mg | 10% |
Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 231kcal | 7% |
Potassium | 259mg | 505mg | 7% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 0.91mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 70mg | 28mg | 4% |
Protein | 23.98g | 25.72g | 3% |
Sodium | 111mg | 60mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.127mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.09mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.362mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 1.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.727g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.296g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-125.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4678.6% |
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Protein
~25.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11862.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3269.6% |