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Shrimp vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shrimp and Shark?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 53% higher.
  • Shrimp has 12 times more Sodium than Shark. Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, while Shark has 79mg.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +279.1%
Contains more Copper +681.8%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Equal in Potassium - 160
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +279.1%
Contains more Copper +681.8%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Equal in Potassium - 160

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
5
:
6
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.938
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.938

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.4%
Contains more Fats +165.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.98
Equal in Water - 73.58
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
Shark
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.4%
Contains more Fats +165.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.98
Equal in Water - 73.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Shark
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Shark Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 20.98g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 4.51g Shark
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 130kcal Shark
Calcium 91mg 34mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.84mg Shark
Magnesium 37mg 49mg Shark
Phosphorus 306mg 210mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 160mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 79mg Shark
Zinc 1.63mg 0.43mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.015mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 36.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 233IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 70µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 1mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 24IU Shark
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.042mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.062mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.938mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.695mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.4mg Shark
Folate 24µg 3µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.49µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.235mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.92mg Shark
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.967mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.705mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.926mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.621mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.819mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.081mg Shark
Histidine 0.501mg 0.618mg Shark
Cholesterol 211mg 51mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.035g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.925g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.527g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.316g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.109g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 1.808g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.195g Shark
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 Shark
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
38%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
41%
Shark

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 - 0.404g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.