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Shrimp vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Halibut?

  • Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Halibut is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 51% more.
  • Shrimp has 23 times more Calcium than Halibut. While Shrimp has 91mg of Calcium, Halibut has only 4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halibut is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat types 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
7
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.6%
Contains more Copper +578.9%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Iron +165.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +219.6%
Contains more Copper +578.9%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Iron +165.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
8
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin A +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.4%
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%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
4
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Fats +943.5%
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
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Fats +943.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2875.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2875.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Halibut Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 18.42g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 17.74g Halibut
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 91mg 4mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 210mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 344mg Halibut
Sodium 947mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 1.63mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.038mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.015mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 60IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 18µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1.923mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.288mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 24µg 1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.96µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.206mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.808mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.849mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.497mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.692mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.545mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.719mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.949mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 211mg 59mg Halibut
Trans Fat 0.035g Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.521g 3.102g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.753g Halibut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.581g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.