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Shrimp vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Smelt

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B3, however, Smelt is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 96% higher.
  • Shrimp has 12 times more Sodium than Smelt. While Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, Smelt has only 77mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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
2
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%
Smelt
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +259.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1736.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~295mg
~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
9
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%
Smelt
3
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% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +419%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Smelt
2
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +61.6%
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
~equal in Protein ~22.6g
~equal in Water ~72.79g

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
Smelt
2
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Smelt Opinion
Calories 119kcal 124kcal Smelt
Protein 22.78g 22.6g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 3.1g Smelt
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 90mg Smelt
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Smelt
Calcium 91mg 77mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 372mg Smelt
Iron 0.32mg 1.15mg Smelt
Copper 0.258mg 0.178mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 2.12mg Smelt
Phosphorus 306mg 295mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 77mg Smelt
Vitamin A 301IU 58IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 90µg 17µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.01mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1.766mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.17mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 3.97µg Smelt
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 5µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Smelt
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.579g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.135g Smelt
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.253mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.991mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.041mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.837mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.076mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.669mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.882mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.164mg Smelt
Histidine 0.501mg 0.665mg Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.023g Smelt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Smelt
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
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.