Shrimp vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shrimp and shark?
- Shrimp is higher in copper, zinc, and phosphorus, yet shark is higher in iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 43% more.
- Shrimp has 9 times more copper than shark. While shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, shark has only 0.042mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shark is lower.
- The glycemic index of shark is lower.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types 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 CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +802.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.5% |
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 ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4835.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3095% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12264.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4584.8% |
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 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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| Lower in price |
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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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| Selenium | 34µg | 62% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 50% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 59mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.042mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.701g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 13.82g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 5.935g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 3.205g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 18.62g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.48mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 228kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 194mg | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 155mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Sodium | 111mg | 122mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.089g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark 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.