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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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Calcium +319.8%
Contains more Iron +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +133.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Manganese +120.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Equal in Selenium - 52.7
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Calcium +319.8%
Contains more Iron +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +133.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
4
:
7
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.04
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +573.5%
Contains more Other +77%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Fats +573.5%
Contains more Other +77%
Equal in Protein - 24.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +772.5%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971.7%
Contains more 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.
Shrimp Sardine
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 1.7g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 91mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.32mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 37mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 306mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 170mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 947mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 1.63mg 1.31mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.186mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 49.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 301IU 108IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 32µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 2.04mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.167mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 10µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.904mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.95mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.172mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.665mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.961mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.501mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 211mg 142mg Sardine
Trans Fat 0.035g Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.528g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 5.148g Sardine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Shrimp
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
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?
?
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.