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Shrimp vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shrimp and steelhead trout

  • Shrimp has more selenium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium; however, steelhead trout is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and potassium.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 172% more.
  • Shrimp contains 8 times more sodium than steelhead trout. Shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, while steelhead trout contains 118mg.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of steelhead trout is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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
7
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 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +186%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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% 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% 6.7% 43% 227% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +15000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +248.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
4
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +6000%
Contains more FatsFats +385.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.11g
~equal in Water ~70.59g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +515.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Steelhead trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 5.79µg 172%
Vitamin D 4IU 604IU 75%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 15.1µg 75%
Cholesterol 211mg 59mg 51%
Selenium 49.5µg 26µg 43%
Sodium 947mg 118mg 36%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Copper 0.258mg 0.058mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 10%
Fats 1.7g 8.26g 10%
Zinc 1.63mg 0.57mg 10%
Phosphorus 306mg 249mg 8%
Vitamin A 90µg 20µg 8%
Potassium 170mg 365mg 6%
Calcium 91mg 30mg 6%
Folate 24µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.521g 1.53g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.361g 2.223g 5%
Iron 0.32mg 0.64mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.225g 4%
Magnesium 37mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 3%
Protein 22.78g 21.11g 3%
Calories 119kcal 159kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 2%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.011mg 2%
Carbs 1.52g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 2.2mg 2.15mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0%
Valine 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.376g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.54g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.13g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Steelhead trout
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
77%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.