Shrimp vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shrimp and catfish?
- Shrimp is richer in selenium, copper, choline, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, and calcium, yet catfish are richer in vitamin B12.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for selenium is 72% higher.
- Shrimp has 10 times more calcium than catfish. Shrimp has 91mg of calcium, while catfish have 9mg.
- Catfish contain less sodium.
- Catfish have a lower glycemic index than shrimp.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +911.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +561.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
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 | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-971.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +322.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +762.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.5% |
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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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 9.9µg | 72% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 66mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 2.78µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 119mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.039mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 78.7mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.58mg | 10% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 18.44g | 9% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 7.19g | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 0.97mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 247mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 3.115g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.811mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 366mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 1.354g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.177mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 144kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 2.548mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.049g | 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 - 1.065g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 145mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.