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Shrimp vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shrimp and shark raw?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper and zinc, yet shark raw 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 raw. Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, while shark raw has 0.033mg.
  • Shark raw contains less cholesterol.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.

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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1048.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
4
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 ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1510.7%
~equal in Water ~73.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1412.7%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Shark raw Opinion
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Shark raw
Protein 23.98g 20.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 4.51g Shark raw
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 51mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 39mg 49mg Shark raw
Calcium 70mg 34mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 160mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Copper 0.379mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.43mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 210mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 79mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.033mg 0.015mg Shrimp
Selenium 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg Shark raw
Vitamin B3 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 3µg Shark raw
Trans Fat 0.002g Shark raw
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.925g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.195g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.109g Shark raw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
41%
Shark raw

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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 raw - 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.