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Shrimp vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Roe different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, while Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 412% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 8 times more Sodium than Roe. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Roe contains 117mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were 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
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%
Roe
Roe
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +276.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.5%
Contains more IronIron +140.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
~equal in Selenium ~51.7µg

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
6
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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3854.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +595.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~303IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +384.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
~equal in Other ~2.6g

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
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +489.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Roe Opinion
Calories 119kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 22.78g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.7g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 1.52g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 1.52g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 211mg 479mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 28mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 283mg Roe
Iron 0.32mg 0.77mg Roe
Copper 0.258mg 0.128mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 1.28mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 947mg 117mg Roe
Vitamin A 301IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 90µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.013mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.192mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.185mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 92µg Roe
Trans Fat 0.035g Roe
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.866g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.904mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.95mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.172mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.665mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.067mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.501mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.105g Roe
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 Roe
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
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.