Shrimp vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shrimp and orange roughy
- Shrimp has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5, while orange roughy has more selenium and iron.
- Orange roughy covers your daily need for selenium, 71% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 14 times more sodium than orange roughy. While shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, orange roughy contains only 69mg.
- Orange roughy has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of orange roughy is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, roughy, orange, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +727.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +409.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.4% |
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 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +826.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +253.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.9% |
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Protein
~22.64g
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Water
~66.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.6% |
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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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 88.3µg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 0.47µg | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 80mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 69mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 102mg | 29% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.075mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.067mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.32mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 1.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 24µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.184g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 1.87mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.034g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 22.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 170mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.439g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.797mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.092mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.069g | 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
41%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
65%
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?
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 878mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange roughy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)