Snapper vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between snapper and shrimp
- Snapper has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5, while shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Snapper covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than shrimp.
- Snapper contains 3 times more potassium than shrimp. While snapper contains 522mg of potassium, shrimp contains only 170mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in snapper is lower.
- Snapper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of snapper is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +207.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +460.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +674% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.7g
~equal in
Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.59g
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 Sugar |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.5µg | 1.66µg | 77% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 211mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 947mg | 39% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.258mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.242mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 306mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.346mg | 2.678mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.63mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Protein | 26.3g | 22.78g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 90µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.004mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 49µg | 49.5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.365g | 0.521g | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.72g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.361g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.588g | 0.59g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.294mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.153mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.212mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.137mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.415mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.027mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.355mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.048g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.273g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.022g | 0.012g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.