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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-97.5%
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Zinc
+49.1%
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Copper
+279%
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Iron
+174.5%
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Magnesium
+53.8%
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Potassium
+100.8%
Equal in Calcium - 66
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
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Sodium
-97.5%
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Zinc
+49.1%
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Copper
+279%
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Iron
+174.5%
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Magnesium
+53.8%
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Potassium
+100.8%
Equal in Calcium - 66
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29.6%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+72.9%
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Fats
+8864.3%
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+1007.4%
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+29.6%
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+∞%
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+72.9%
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Fats
+8864.3%
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Other
+1007.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17233.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+7760.8%
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17233.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+7760.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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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Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Protein | 23.98g | 18.5g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 25.1g |
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Carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Calories | 99kcal | 305kcal |
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Calcium | 70mg | 66mg |
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Iron | 0.51mg | 1.4mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 60mg |
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Phosphorus | 237mg | 254mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 520mg |
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Sodium | 111mg | 4450mg |
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Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.1mg |
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Copper | 0.379mg | 0.1mg |
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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 | 1006IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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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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Folate | 15µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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Cholesterol | 189mg | 95mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 7.148g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 2.965g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 1.619g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.391g |
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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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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212%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

114%

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.