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.
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Zinc
+24.4%
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Copper
+38.7%
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Calcium
+319.8%
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Iron
+812.5%
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Phosphorus
+60.1%
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Potassium
+133.5%
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Sodium
-67.6%
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Manganese
+120.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Selenium - 52.7
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Zinc
+24.4%
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Copper
+38.7%
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Calcium
+319.8%
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Iron
+812.5%
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Phosphorus
+60.1%
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Potassium
+133.5%
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-67.6%
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Manganese
+120.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Selenium - 52.7
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.
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Vitamin A
+178.7%
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Vitamin B6
+44.9%
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Folate
+140%
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Vitamin D
+4700%
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Vitamin B1
+150%
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Vitamin B2
+845.8%
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Vitamin B3
+95.9%
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Vitamin B5
+23.7%
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Vitamin B12
+438.6%
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Vitamin K
+550%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.04
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Vitamin A
+178.7%
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Vitamin B6
+44.9%
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Folate
+140%
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Vitamin D
+4700%
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Vitamin B1
+150%
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Vitamin B2
+845.8%
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Vitamin B3
+95.9%
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Vitamin B5
+23.7%
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Vitamin B12
+438.6%
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Vitamin K
+550%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.04
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+20%
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Fats
+573.5%
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+77%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
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+20%
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+573.5%
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+77%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+971.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+772.5%
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Saturated Fat
-65.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+971.7%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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Protein | 22.78g | 24.62g |
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Fats | 1.7g | 11.45g |
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Carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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Calories | 119kcal | 208kcal |
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Calcium | 91mg | 382mg |
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Iron | 0.32mg | 2.92mg |
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Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 306mg | 490mg |
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Potassium | 170mg | 397mg |
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Sodium | 947mg | 307mg |
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Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.31mg |
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Copper | 0.258mg | 0.186mg |
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Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.108mg |
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Selenium | 49.5µg | 52.7µg |
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Vitamin A | 301IU | 108IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 32µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 2.04mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU | 193IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 4.8µg |
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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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Folate | 24µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 8.94µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.6µg |
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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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Cholesterol | 211mg | 142mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 1.528g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.509g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.473g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 3.869g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 5.148g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
37%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%

94%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
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.