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Shrimp vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Ling fish different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Ling fish is richer in Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 53% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 5 times more Sodium than Ling fish. While Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, Ling fish contains only 173mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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
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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +83%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.9%
Contains more IronIron +159.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.7%
~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
Shrimp
8
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% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.801mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +107.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +156.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.35g
~equal in Water ~73.88g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Ling 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 Ling fish Opinion
Calories 119kcal 111kcal Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 1.7g 0.82g Shrimp
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 51mg Ling fish
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 81mg Ling fish
Calcium 91mg 44mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 486mg Ling fish
Iron 0.32mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Copper 0.258mg 0.141mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 1mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 254mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 173mg Ling fish
Vitamin A 301IU 115IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 90µg 35µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.038mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.369mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.65µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 8µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Ling fish
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.904mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.95mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.172mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.665mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.95mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.501mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
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 Ling 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
26%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
61%
Ling 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?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.