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Shrimp vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Mackerel

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, however, Mackerel is richer in Iron, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 189% higher.
  • Shrimp has 4 times more Copper than Mackerel. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Mackerel has only 0.1mg.
  • Mackerel has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CopperCopper +279%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.5%
~equal in Calcium ~66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~254mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +72.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8864.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1007.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7760.8%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Mackerel Opinion
Calories 99kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.98g 18.5g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 25.1g Mackerel
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 95mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 39mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 70mg 66mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 0.51mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Copper 0.379mg 0.1mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.1mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 111mg 4450mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.002g Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.056g 7.148g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 6.21g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.391g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 4339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.092g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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 is cheaper?
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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/168149/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.