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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +727.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +239.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +16600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +169.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.5% |
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Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +416.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 156kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 26.48g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 5.57g | 1.7g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 211mg |
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| Vitamin D | 670IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 1.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 305mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 947mg |
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| Vitamin A | 193IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.023g | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 112.6mg | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 0.521g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 0.59g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.012g |
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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
132%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.