Shrimp vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shrimp and Sardine different?
- Shrimp is higher in Choline, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 303% higher.
- Shrimp contains 3 times more Sodium than Sardine. While Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, Sardine contains only 307mg.
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +319.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +812.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.4% |
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 | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +845.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +438.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +573.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77% |
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Protein
~24.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +971.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +772.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 22.78g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 11.45g |
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| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 0.32mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 306mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 947mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 301IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.95mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.