Shrimp vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and fish sticks different?
- Shrimp is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, copper, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while fish sticks are higher in vitamin E.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for selenium, 61% more than fish sticks.
- Shrimp contains 8 times more cholesterol than fish sticks. Shrimp contains 211mg of cholesterol, while fish sticks contain 28mg.
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +468.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +215.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.4% |
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 | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +216.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +212.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1075% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +854.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1325% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +784.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1226.1% |
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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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 15.7µg | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 28mg | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 7.824g | 48% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 6.88mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 0.96µg | 29% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 11.01g | 24% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 402mg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 16.23g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.059mg | 22% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 42.8mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 191mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 3.733g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.078mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.42mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 277kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 20.46g | 8% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 21.66g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.84mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 3.193g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.116mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.536mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.182mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.272mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 4.7µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 185mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | N/A |
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
41%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $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.