Shrimp vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and smoked salmon different?
- Shrimp is richer in selenium, phosphorus, zinc, choline, and calcium, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D, 114% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 9 times more cholesterol than smoked salmon. Shrimp contains 211mg of cholesterol, while smoked salmon contains 23mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than smoked salmon (0).
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +727.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +425.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +96.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.3% |
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Water
~72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +460.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 685IU | 85% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 17.1µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 3.26µg | 67% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 23mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 32.4µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 164mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 4.72mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 672mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 18.28g | 9% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 26µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 1.35mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.101mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 2.023g | 4% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.995g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.278mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.929g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 117kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 170mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.073g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 188mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
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.