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Shrimp vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Bass different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Bass is richer in Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Shrimp is 38% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 4 times more Calcium than Bass. While Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, Bass contains only 19mg.
  • Bass has less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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
:
6
Bass
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
Contains more Copper +847.5%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Iron +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Zinc +221.6%
Contains more Copper +847.5%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Iron +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254

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
:
9
Bass
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
4
:
1
Bass
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Fats +967.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.73
Equal in Water - 73.36
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Fats +967.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.73
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Bass
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1662.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1172.2%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1662.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1172.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Bass Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 22.73g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 2.99g Bass
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 124kcal Bass
Calcium 70mg 19mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 39mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 237mg 254mg Bass
Potassium 259mg 328mg Bass
Sodium 111mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 1.64mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.04mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.019mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Bass
Vitamin B1 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.037mg Bass
Vitamin B3 2.558mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Bass
Folate 10µg Bass
Vitamin B12 4.41µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 189mg 103mg Bass
Trans Fat 0.002g Bass
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.65g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.005g Bass
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bass
Bass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bass
Bass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.