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Shrimp vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shrimp and Scup

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Scup has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 48% higher.
  • Scup has 18 times less Sodium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, while Scup has 54mg.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, scup, 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
Shrimp
7
:
3
Scup
Scup
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +162.9%
Contains more Copper +296.9%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.045
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Scup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +162.9%
Contains more Copper +296.9%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.045
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
Shrimp
6
:
5
Scup
Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +189.4%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.62
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Scup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +189.4%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Scup
Scup
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Scup
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Scup Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 24.21g Scup
Fats 1.7g 3.5g Scup
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 135kcal Scup
Calcium 91mg 51mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.68mg Scup
Magnesium 37mg 29mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 368mg Scup
Sodium 947mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 1.63mg 0.62mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.065mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.045mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 104IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 31µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.122mg Scup
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.865mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.346mg Scup
Folate 24µg 17µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.62µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 0.904mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.95mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 2.172mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.665mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.945mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.501mg 0.713mg Scup
Cholesterol 211mg 67mg Scup
Trans Fat 0.035g Scup
Saturated Fat 0.521g Scup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
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 Scup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Shrimp
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 893mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scup
Scup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup
Scup 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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.