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.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of bluefish is 0.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +53.3% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 6.22µg | 190% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 76mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 77mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 7.247mg | 29% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.068mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.464mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.955mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 477mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 25.69g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 5.44g | 6% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 1.358g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 138µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 2.297g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.04mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 1.172g | 3% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 159kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 291mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 2.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.36mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 1.003mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.756mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.323g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.665g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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