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Shrimp vs Shark - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shrimp and Shark?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Zinc, yet Shark is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 46% higher.
  • Shrimp has 11 times more Copper than Shark. Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, while Shark has 0.033mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Shrimp
5
:
3
Shark
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +281.4%
Contains more Copper +1048.5%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Zinc +281.4%
Contains more Copper +1048.5%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Shrimp
0
:
12
Shark
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 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
4
:
1
Shark
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Fats +1510.7%
Equal in Water - 73.58
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Fats +1510.7%
Equal in Water - 73.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1412.7%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1412.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Shrimp Shark
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 20.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 4.51g Shark
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Shark
Calcium 70mg 34mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.84mg Shark
Magnesium 39mg 49mg Shark
Phosphorus 237mg 210mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 160mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 79mg Shark
Zinc 1.64mg 0.43mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 233IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Shark
Vitamin E 1mg Shark
Vitamin D 24IU Shark
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.042mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.062mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.938mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.695mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Shark
Folate 3µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.49µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark
Threonine 0.92mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark
Leucine 1.705mg Shark
Lysine 1.926mg Shark
Methionine 0.621mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark
Valine 1.081mg Shark
Histidine 0.618mg Shark
Cholesterol 189mg 51mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.002g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.925g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.527g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.316g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.109g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 1.808g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.195g 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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Shrimp
38%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Shrimp
27%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
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

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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/173697/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.