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Turbot vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turbot and Shrimp

  • Turbot has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 50% more than Turbot.
  • Turbot contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. While Turbot contains 0.097mg of Vitamin B2, Shrimp contains only 0.024mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turbot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, turbot, european, 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.
Turbot
Turbot
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Calcium +295.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +448.9%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Turbot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 47% 71% 27% 26% 8% 16% 3% 256%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Calcium +295.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +448.9%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
Turbot
Turbot
6
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53%
Contains more Vitamin A +652.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.242
Turbot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 6% 19% 23% 51% 40% 56% 7% 318% 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 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53%
Contains more Vitamin A +652.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turbot
Turbot
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +122.4%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 71.56
Turbot
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 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 +122.4%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 71.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turbot Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 20.58g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 3.78g 1.7g Turbot
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 122kcal 119kcal Turbot
Calcium 23mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.46mg 0.32mg Turbot
Magnesium 65mg 37mg Turbot
Phosphorus 165mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 305mg 170mg Turbot
Sodium 192mg 947mg Turbot
Zinc 0.28mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.047mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.022mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 40IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Turbot
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.032mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.024mg Turbot
Vitamin B3 2.679mg 2.678mg Turbot
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.519mg Turbot
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.242mg
Folate 9µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 2.54µg 1.66µg Turbot
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.902mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.948mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.672mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.89mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.609mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.803mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.06mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.606mg 0.501mg Turbot
Cholesterol 62mg 211mg Turbot
Trans Fat 0.035g Turbot
Saturated Fat 0.521g Turbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turbot Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
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
43%
Turbot
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turbot
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turbot
Turbot is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.