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Shrimp vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Bluefish

  • Shrimp has more Copper, and Calcium, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 190% more than Shrimp.
  • Bluefish has 12 times less Sodium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, while Bluefish has 77mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +911.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.6%
Contains more IronIron +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~291mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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
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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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +274.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +536.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Bluefish Opinion
Calories 119kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Protein 22.78g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 1.7g 5.44g Bluefish
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 76mg Bluefish
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 91mg 9mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 0.32mg 0.62mg Bluefish
Copper 0.258mg 0.068mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 1.04mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 291mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 301IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 90µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.027mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 2µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Bluefish
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.172g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 0.904mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.95mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.172mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.665mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.067mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.501mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.079g Bluefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Bluefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Shrimp
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
54%
Bluefish

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 - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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/171971/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.