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Shrimp vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shrimp and Cod?

  • Cod has less Copper, Zinc, and Calcium than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 49% higher.
  • Shrimp has 14 times more Copper than Cod. Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, while Cod has 0.028mg.
  • Cod contains less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
7
:
3
Cod
Cod
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +1253.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +1253.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%

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
Shrimp
0
:
12
Cod
Cod
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Cod
Cod
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Equal in Water - 81.22
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Cod
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Cod
Cod
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.4%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Cod
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Cod Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 17.81g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.67g Cod
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 82kcal Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 16mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.38mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 32mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 203mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 111mg 54mg Cod
Zinc 1.64mg 0.45mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.028mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.015mg Shrimp
Selenium 33.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.063mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg Cod
Folate 7µg Cod
Vitamin B12 0.91µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 189mg 43mg Cod
Trans Fat 0.002g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.131g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.094g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.231g Cod
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
790%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.