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Swordfish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Shrimp

  • Swordfish has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 37% more.
  • Swordfish contains 74 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. Swordfish contains 3.544g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.048g.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Contains more Copper +723.9%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +110.3%
Contains more Copper +723.9%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%

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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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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 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 Fats +2732.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Equal in Water - 74.33
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 Fats +2732.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1631.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1631.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 23.45g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 7.93g 0.28g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 172kcal 99kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.45mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 35mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 304mg 237mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 259mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 111mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.046mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 189mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.015g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.015g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.001g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.048g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.079g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.002g Swordfish
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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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish 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
95%
Swordfish
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish 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 - 1.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals

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. 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/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.