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Shrimp vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Turbot

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, while Turbot has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 50% more than Turbot.
  • Shrimp contains 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turbot. While Shrimp contains 90µg of Vitamin A RAE, Turbot contains only 12µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turbot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, turbot, european, 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
6
:
4
Turbot
Turbot
Contains more Calcium +295.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +448.9%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
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%
Turbot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 47% 71% 27% 26% 8% 16% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +295.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +448.9%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
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
5
:
6
Turbot
Turbot
Contains more Vitamin A +652.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.679
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.242
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%
Turbot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 6% 19% 23% 51% 40% 56% 7% 318% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +652.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.679
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Turbot
Turbot
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +122.4%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.58
Equal in Water - 70.45
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
Turbot
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +122.4%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.58
Equal in Water - 70.45

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Turbot
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Turbot Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 20.58g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 3.78g Turbot
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 122kcal Turbot
Calcium 91mg 23mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.46mg Turbot
Magnesium 37mg 65mg Turbot
Phosphorus 306mg 165mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 305mg Turbot
Sodium 947mg 192mg Turbot
Zinc 1.63mg 0.28mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.047mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.022mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 40IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 12µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Turbot
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.076mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.097mg Turbot
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.679mg Turbot
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.658mg Turbot
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.242mg
Folate 24µg 9µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 2.54µg Turbot
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.23mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.902mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.948mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.672mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.89mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.609mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.803mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.06mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.606mg Turbot
Cholesterol 211mg 62mg Turbot
Trans Fat 0.035g Turbot
Saturated Fat 0.521g Turbot
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 Turbot
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
43%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turbot
Turbot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.