Shrimp vs Salmon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Shrimp and Salmon?
- Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Salmon is higher in Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 45% more.
- Shrimp has 6 times more Calcium than Salmon. While Shrimp has 70mg of Calcium, Salmon has only 12mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon is lower.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Magnesium
+34.5%
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Phosphorus
+18.5%
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Zinc
+156.3%
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Copper
+51.6%
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Iron
+56.9%
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Potassium
+89.2%
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Sodium
-60.4%
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Magnesium
+34.5%
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Phosphorus
+18.5%
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Zinc
+156.3%
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Copper
+51.6%
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Iron
+56.9%
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Potassium
+89.2%
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-60.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+20.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Fats
+2164.3%
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Other
+339.7%
Equal in Water - 68.5
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Protein
+20.9%
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+2164.3%
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+339.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4281.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3113.9%
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Saturated Fat
-94.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4281.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3113.9%
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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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 Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Protein | 23.98g | 19.84g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 6.34g |
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Carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Calories | 99kcal | 142kcal |
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Calcium | 70mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 0.51mg | 0.8mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 237mg | 200mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 490mg |
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Sodium | 111mg | 44mg |
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Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.64mg |
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Copper | 0.379mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin A | 40IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 12µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg |
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Folate | 25µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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Threonine | 0.87mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.914mg |
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Leucine | 1.613mg |
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Lysine | 1.822mg |
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Methionine | 0.587mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.775mg |
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Valine | 1.022mg |
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Histidine | 0.584mg |
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Cholesterol | 189mg | 55mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.981g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 1.115g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.321g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.287g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 2.103g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 2.539g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)