Shrimp vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and whiting
- Shrimp has more copper, selenium, vitamin E, zinc, and choline; however, whiting has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 42% higher.
- Whiting has 7 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of sodium, while whiting has 132mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than whiting.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, whiting, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +545% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.3% |
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 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +478.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1933.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.48g
~equal in
Fats
~1.69g
~equal in
Water
~74.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.587g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 84mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 2.6µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 132mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.04mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 41.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 0.38mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 83.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 73IU | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.8µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 434mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 23.48g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 116kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 1.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.445g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.587g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.283g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.235g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.017g | 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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiting is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)