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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, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
3
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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +472.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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
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%
Sardine
12
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3989.3%
Contains more OtherOther +257%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7960.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6416.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Sardine Opinion
Calories 99kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 23.98g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.28g 11.45g Sardine
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 142mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 39mg
Calcium 70mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 259mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.51mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.379mg 0.186mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.31mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 111mg 307mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.033mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg Sardine
Trans Fat 0.002g Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.528g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
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 Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.