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Shrimp vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Mackerel different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, while Mackerel is higher in Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 38% more than Mackerel.
  • Shrimp contains 5 times more Calcium than Mackerel. Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, while Mackerel contains 15mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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
Shrimp
4
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +303.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +207.8%
Contains more Magnesium +148.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +303.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +207.8%
Contains more Magnesium +148.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%

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
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Fats +6260.7%
Contains more Other +319%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Fats +6260.7%
Contains more Other +319%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14495.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5343%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14495.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5343%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 23.85g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 70mg 15mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 39mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 237mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 259mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 111mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.64mg 0.94mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.094mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.02mg Shrimp
Selenium 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 189mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.002g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.056g 4.176g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 4.3g Mackerel
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 Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.