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Tilefish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tilefish and shrimp

  • Tilefish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, shrimp has more copper, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 49% higher.
  • Shrimp has 8 times less vitamin B2 than tilefish. Tilefish has 0.19mg of vitamin B2, while shrimp has 0.024mg.
  • Tilefish is lower in cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than tilefish.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tilefish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.32mg
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
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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 FatsFats +175.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +320.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.78g
~equal in Water ~71.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
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35% 25% 40%
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 +269%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 64mg 211mg 49%
Sodium 59mg 947mg 39%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.66µg 35%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Copper 0.052mg 0.258mg 23%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.024mg 13%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.63mg 10%
Potassium 512mg 170mg 10%
Phosphorus 236mg 306mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.032mg 9%
Vitamin A 21µg 90µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.519mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 91mg 7%
Fats 4.69g 1.7g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 2.678mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.242mg 4%
Selenium 51.5µg 49.5µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 0.59g 4%
Protein 24.49g 22.78g 3%
Folate 17µg 24µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.868g 0.521g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.332g 0.361g 2%
Calories 147kcal 119kcal 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.52g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.52g N/A
Iron 0.31mg 0.32mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 1.074mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 1.99mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 2.249mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.725mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 1.262mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Tilefish
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 888mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
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

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.