Shrimp vs Sardine - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shrimp and Sardine different?
- Shrimp is higher in Copper, however Sardine is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Sardine is 36% higher.
- Shrimp contains 2 times more Copper than Sardine. While Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, Sardine contains only 0.186mg.
- Sardine has less Cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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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Sodium
-63.8%
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Zinc
+25.2%
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Copper
+103.8%
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Calcium
+445.7%
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Iron
+472.5%
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Phosphorus
+106.8%
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Potassium
+53.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
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Sodium
-63.8%
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+25.2%
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Copper
+103.8%
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Calcium
+445.7%
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Iron
+472.5%
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Phosphorus
+106.8%
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Potassium
+53.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+24.7%
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Fats
+3989.3%
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+257%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
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+24.7%
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+3989.3%
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+257%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+7960.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6416.5%
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Saturated Fat
-96.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+7960.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6416.5%
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 minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Protein | 23.98g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 11.45g |
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| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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| Calories | 99kcal | 208kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 382mg |
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| Iron | 0.51mg | 2.92mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 39mg | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 490mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 397mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 307mg |
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| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg |
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 142mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 1.528g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 5.148g |
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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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories 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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131%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
79%
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 - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)