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.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +92.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +723.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2732.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.1% |
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Protein
~23.98g
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Water
~74.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7283.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1631.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 23.45g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.379mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 1.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0.002g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g | 0.056g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.079g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
91%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals