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Swordfish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Shrimp

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Choline, and Calcium.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 110% more.
  • Swordfish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Shrimp. Swordfish contains 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, while Shrimp contains 2.678mg.
  • Swordfish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, 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.
Swordfish
Swordfish
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.4%
Contains more Calcium +1416.7%
Contains more Zinc +109%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Swordfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.4%
Contains more Calcium +1416.7%
Contains more Zinc +109%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
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.
Swordfish
Swordfish
6
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.66
Swordfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 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 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swordfish
Swordfish
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +366.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +577.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
Swordfish
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 Fats +366.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +577.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swordfish
Swordfish
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +881.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Swordfish
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +881.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 23.45g 22.78g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 1.7g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 172kcal 119kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.45mg 0.32mg Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 304mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 499mg 170mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 947mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.046mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 68.5µg 49.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.41mg 2.2mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 4IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0.1µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.032mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.024mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2.678mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.242mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.26mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.904mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.05mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.168mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.699mg 0.665mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.216mg 1.067mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.501mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 211mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.035g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.141g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.012g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.361g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.59g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.012g Swordfish

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Swordfish Shrimp
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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
95%
Swordfish
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.