Shrimp vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are shrimp and smoked salmon different?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium, while smoked salmon is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 55% more than smoked salmon.
- Shrimp contains 6 times more calcium than smoked salmon. Shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, while smoked salmon contains 11mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than smoked salmon (0).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +429% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1442.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +346.3% |
~equal in
Water
~72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4114.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1159.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 23mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 672mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.23mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 18.28g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 164mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.995g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.023g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.929g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 175mg | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 117kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.073g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.873g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals