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Shrimp vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and salmon raw?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus, yet salmon raw 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 raw. While shrimp has 70mg of Calcium, salmon raw has only 12mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in salmon raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +56.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%

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
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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +2164.3%
Contains more OtherOther +339.7%
~equal in Water ~68.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4281.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3113.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Salmon raw Opinion
Calories 99kcal 142kcal Salmon raw
Protein 23.98g 19.84g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 6.34g Salmon raw
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 55mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 39mg 29mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 12mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 490mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.51mg 0.8mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.379mg 0.25mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.64mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 200mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 44mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 12µg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.033mg 0.016mg Shrimp
Selenium 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg Salmon raw
Trans Fat 0.002g Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.981g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.539g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.287g Salmon raw
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 Salmon raw
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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.