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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.

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +802.4%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Equal in Sodium - 122
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +802.4%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Equal in Sodium - 122

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
Shrimp
0
:
9
Shark
Shark
Shrimp
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +28.8%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Fats +4835.7%
Contains more Carbs +3095%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +28.8%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Fats +4835.7%
Contains more Carbs +3095%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12264.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4584.8%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12264.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Shrimp Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 6.39g Shark
Protein 23.98g 18.62g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0.2g 6.39g Shark
Calories 99kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 70mg 50mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 237mg 194mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 155mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 122mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.48mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.042mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg Shark
Folate 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 189mg 59mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.002g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.056g 3.205g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.701g Shark
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Shark
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.