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Shrimp vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shrimp and pompano

  • Shrimp has more copper, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, pompano is richer in vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Pompano covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 54% more than shrimp.
  • Pompano has 12 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of sodium, while pompano has 76mg.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of pompano is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, pompano, florida, 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.
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 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.1%
Contains more IronIron +109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
~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
7
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% 30% 44% 1.5% 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% 12% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%
Contains more FatsFats +614.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
49% 36% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.499 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +818.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Pompano DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.68mg 54%
Cholesterol 211mg 64mg 49%
Sodium 947mg 76mg 38%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Copper 0.258mg 0.078mg 20%
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.2µg 19%
Saturated fat 0.521g 4.499g 18%
Fats 1.7g 12.14g 16%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 15%
Potassium 170mg 636mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.15mg 10%
Zinc 1.63mg 0.69mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 3.8mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.361g 3.315g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.87mg 7%
Vitamin A 90µg 36µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.458g 6%
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg 5%
Calories 119kcal 211kcal 5%
Calcium 91mg 43mg 5%
Phosphorus 306mg 341mg 5%
Iron 0.32mg 0.67mg 4%
Protein 22.78g 23.69g 2%
Folate 24µg 17µg 2%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 1.52g 0g 1%
Magnesium 37mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 1.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.092mg 0%
Leucine 1.95mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.172mg 2.175mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.701mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.925mg 0%
Valine 1.067mg 1.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.501mg 0.697mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.224g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.259g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Pompano
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
41%
Shrimp
43%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
58%
Pompano

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 - 3.978g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano 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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.