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Sockeye salmon vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sockeye salmon and Shrimp?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Shrimp is higher in Selenium, and Copper.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 117% more.
  • Sockeye salmon has 168 times more Vitamin D than Shrimp. While Sockeye salmon has 670IU of Vitamin D, Shrimp has only 4IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this article.

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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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
3
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +727.3%
Contains more Zinc +196.4%
Contains more Copper +239.5%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +727.3%
Contains more Zinc +196.4%
Contains more Copper +239.5%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 306

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
7
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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 D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +227.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +293.5%
Equal in Water - 71.56
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +16.2%
Contains more Fats +227.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +293.5%
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 26.48g 22.78g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 1.7g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 156kcal 119kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.52mg 0.32mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 305mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 436mg 170mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 947mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.076mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 35.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 193IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.99mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 670IU 4IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.032mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.024mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.678mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.519mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.242mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.66µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.26mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.904mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.05mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.95mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.172mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.665mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.992mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.067mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.501mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 211mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.035g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.141g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.135g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.012g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.361g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.59g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.012g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.