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Shrimp vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Roe different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, while Roe is higher in Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Cholesterol 97% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 3 times more Copper than Roe. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, while Roe contains 0.128mg.
  • Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were 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
6
:
4
Roe
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Sodium - 117
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Sodium - 117

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
:
9
Roe
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
4
Roe
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +2839.3%
Contains more Carbs +860%
Contains more Other +114.9%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +2839.3%
Contains more Carbs +860%
Contains more Other +114.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4335.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4208.9%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4335.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4208.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 1.92g Roe
Protein 23.98g 28.62g Roe
Fats 0.28g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0.2g 1.92g Roe
Calories 99kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 70mg 28mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 39mg 26mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 259mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 111mg 117mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.28mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.128mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.013mg Shrimp
Selenium 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Roe
Folate 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 189mg 479mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.002g Roe
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.866g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.404g Roe
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.