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Shrimp vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Gefilte fish

  • Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper, however, Gefilte fish is richer in Iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Selenium is 71% higher.
  • Shrimp has 7 times more Cholesterol than Gefilte fish. While Shrimp has 211mg of Cholesterol, Gefilte fish has only 30mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 Calcium +295.7%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains more Zinc +98.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Calcium +295.7%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains more Zinc +98.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Manganese +49%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +387.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.73
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +387.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 22.78g 9.07g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 1.73g Gefilte fish
Carbs 1.52g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 119kcal 84kcal Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 23mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 37mg 9mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 73mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 91mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 524mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 1.63mg 0.82mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.195mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 49.5µg 10.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 89IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 27µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.059mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.08mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 3µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.84µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.086mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.488mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.486mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 0.81mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 0.842mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.255mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.493mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.548mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.261mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Trans Fat 0.035g Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.045g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.075g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.285g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

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Shrimp Gefilte fish
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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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.