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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 of 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.

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.
Snapper
Snapper
2
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Potassium +207.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +127.5%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +270.5%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Manganese +188.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Potassium +207.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +127.5%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +270.5%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Manganese +188.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
Snapper
Snapper
5
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674%
Contains more Folate +300%
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +674%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Equal in Fats - 1.7
Equal in Water - 71.56
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
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
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Equal in Fats - 1.7
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
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2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Shrimp
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 Snapper Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 26.3g 22.78g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 1.7g Snapper
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 128kcal 119kcal Snapper
Calcium 40mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.24mg 0.32mg Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Phosphorus 201mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 522mg 170mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 947mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.046mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.017mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 49µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 115IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.032mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.024mg Shrimp
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.519mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.242mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.66µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.26mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.904mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.05mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.95mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.172mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.665mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.992mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.067mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.501mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 211mg Snapper
Trans Fat 0.035g Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.521g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.141g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.012g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Shrimp
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
53%
Snapper
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.