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Shrimp vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Choline, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 294% more.
  • Shrimp has 11 times more Sodium than Atlantic Mackerel. While Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, Atlantic Mackerel has only 90mg.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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
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4
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +409.4%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +409.4%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
9
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +16000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin D +16000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +424.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +717.1%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +717.1%
Contains more Other +62.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.8%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Atlantic Mackerel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 18.6g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 91mg 12mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 37mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 306mg 217mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 947mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 1.63mg 0.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.073mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.015mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 44.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 167IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 50µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 1.52mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.1µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 24µg 1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.208mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.815mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.857mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.512mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.708mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.551mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.726mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.958mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 211mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.035g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.521g 3.257g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Atlantic Mackerel
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
37%
Shrimp
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)

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/171971/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.