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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.
Contains more Calcium +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +185.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +185.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
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
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Contains more Vitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.801
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.801

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +107.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88
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 Fats +107.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88

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
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Ling fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 1.7g 0.82g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 111kcal Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 44mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 37mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 306mg 254mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 947mg 173mg Ling fish
Zinc 1.63mg 1mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.141mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.038mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 115IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 35µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 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
Folate 24µg 8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.65µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 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
Cholesterol 211mg 51mg Ling fish
Trans Fat 0.035g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.521g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Ling fish
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%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
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)
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.

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.