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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 Phosphorus, Potassium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% more.
  • Sockeye salmon has 39 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Sockeye salmon has 1.864g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp has only 0.048g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shrimp is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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 Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Zinc +198.2%
Contains more Copper +398.7%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.51
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Zinc +198.2%
Contains more Copper +398.7%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.51
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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.
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Shrimp
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +1889.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +95.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +1889.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +95.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1579.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1579.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 26.48g 23.98g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.28g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 156kcal 99kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.52mg 0.51mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 305mg 237mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 259mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 111mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.076mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 189mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.015g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.015g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.048g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.079g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.002g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.913g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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/175180/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.