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Shrimp vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Grouper fish

  • Shrimp has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Grouper fish has more Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 55% more than Grouper fish.
  • Shrimp contains 18 times more Sodium than Grouper fish. While Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, Grouper fish contains only 53mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.4%
Contains more IronIron +256.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +388%
~equal in Protein ~24.84g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Grouper fish Opinion
Calories 119kcal 118kcal Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 1.7g 1.3g Shrimp
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 47mg Grouper fish
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 91mg 21mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 475mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.32mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.258mg 0.045mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 143mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 53mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 301IU 165IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 90µg 50µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.012mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.081mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.006mg Shrimp
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.381mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.69µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 10µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Grouper fish
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.299g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.268g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.403g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 0.904mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.95mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.172mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.665mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.97mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.501mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.035g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.017g Grouper fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shrimp Grouper fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Shrimp
20%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
47%
Grouper 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 Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper 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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.