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.
| 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% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 305kcal |
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| Protein | 23.98g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 25.1g |
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 520mg |
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| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 237mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 4450mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Choline | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 7.148g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 6.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 4339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.092g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.