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Shrimp vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Fish oil

  • Shrimp is higher than Fish oil in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 192% higher.
  • Fish oil has less Sodium.

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

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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
8
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
:
9
Fish oil
Fish oil
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
4
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +35614.3%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +35614.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117741.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19651.9%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117741.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19651.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 0g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Calcium 70mg 0mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 0mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 0mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 0mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 1.64mg 0mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 766mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.002g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 0.056g 21.29g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 56.564g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 15.604g Fish oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Fish oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.234g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish oil
Fish oil 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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.