Shrimp vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shrimp and mahimahi
- Shrimp has more vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, mahimahi is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium.
- Shrimp covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 40% more than mahimahi.
- Mahimahi contains 8 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, while mahimahi contains 113mg.
- The glycemic index of shrimp is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, mahimahi, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +378.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +386.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +353.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.5% |
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Protein
~23.72g
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Water
~71.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 0.69µg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 94mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 113mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 7.429mg | 30% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.053mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 183mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.462mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 1.45mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 533mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.59mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.865mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 62µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.211g | 3% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 23.72g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.241g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 109kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.928mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.222mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $7)