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Shrimp vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and cod?

  • Shrimp is richer than cod in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, choline, vitamin E, and calcium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 52% more.
  • Shrimp has 12 times more sodium than cod. While shrimp has 947mg of sodium, cod has only 78mg.
  • The glycemic index of cod is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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
6
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%
Cod
Cod
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +616.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +181%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%

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
7
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% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Cod
Cod
5
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 3.3% 4.7% 16% 18% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.513mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Cod
Cod
2
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +525.6%
~equal in Protein ~22.83g
~equal in Water ~75.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Cod DV% diff.
Cholesterol 211mg 55mg 52%
Sodium 947mg 78mg 38%
Copper 0.258mg 0.036mg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.05µg 25%
Phosphorus 306mg 138mg 24%
Selenium 49.5µg 37.6µg 22%
Zinc 1.63mg 0.58mg 10%
Choline 135.4mg 83.7mg 9%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.81mg 9%
Vitamin A 90µg 14µg 8%
Calcium 91mg 14mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.18mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 4IU 46IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.088mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.079mg 4%
Folate 24µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.283mg 3%
Iron 0.32mg 0.49mg 2%
Potassium 170mg 244mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.521g 0.168g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.292g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.361g 0.124g 1%
Calories 119kcal 105kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.513mg 1%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.02mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 42mg 1%
Carbs 1.52g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Fats 1.7g 0.86g 1%
Protein 22.78g 22.83g 0%
Net carbs 1.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 1.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.95mg 1.856mg 0%
Lysine 2.172mg 2.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.891mg 0%
Valine 1.067mg 1.176mg 0%
Histidine 0.501mg 0.672mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.154g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Cod
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
41%
Shrimp
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.