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Shrimp vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and sablefish different?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, sablefish is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 49% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 13 times more sodium than sablefish. While shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, sablefish contains only 72mg.
  • Sablefish has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, sablefish, 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.
Shrimp
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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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +821.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +297.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170%
Contains more IronIron +412.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~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
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% 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% 34% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +617.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1054.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2760.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Sablefish DV% diff.
Cholesterol 211mg 63mg 49%
Sodium 947mg 72mg 38%
Fats 1.7g 19.62g 28%
Copper 0.258mg 0.028mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.361g 10.328g 25%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Iron 0.32mg 1.64mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.521g 4.099g 16%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 5.128mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 2.618g 14%
Phosphorus 306mg 215mg 13%
Zinc 1.63mg 0.41mg 11%
Protein 22.78g 17.19g 11%
Potassium 170mg 459mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.44µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.122mg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 71mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.346mg 8%
Calories 119kcal 250kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.865mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.115mg 7%
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg 5%
Calcium 91mg 45mg 5%
Folate 24µg 17µg 2%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 90µg 102µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 1.52g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 0.754mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.792mg 0%
Leucine 1.95mg 1.397mg 0%
Lysine 2.172mg 1.579mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.509mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.671mg 0%
Valine 1.067mg 0.886mg 0%
Histidine 0.501mg 0.506mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.867g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.92g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.216g 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 Sablefish
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
39%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
55%
Sablefish

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 - 3.578g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish 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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.