Shrimp vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shrimp and butterfish
- Shrimp has more copper; however, butterfish is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 43% more.
- Shrimp contains 8 times more sodium than butterfish. Shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, while butterfish contains 114mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of butterfish is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, butterfish, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
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 AVitamin A | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +356.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +229.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +504.7% |
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Protein
~22.15g
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Water
~66.83g
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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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 83mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 114mg | 36% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.069mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 5.769mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 1.7g | 10.28g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 481mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.346mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 1.83µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.865mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 2% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 22.78g | 22.15g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 308mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 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
41%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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