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 for 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.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than roe (27).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.3% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2839.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +860% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4335.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.54µg | 481% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 479mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 51.7µg | 94% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.949mg | 73% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 515mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.128mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 23% | |
| Folate | 92µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.404g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.192mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 8.23g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 10% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 28.62g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.866g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.129g | 5% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 204kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.77mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Sodium | 111mg | 117mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.305mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.179mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.401mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 290mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.