Whitefish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Whitefish and Shrimp
- Whitefish has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Shrimp has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shrimp is 61% higher.
- Shrimp has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Whitefish. Whitefish has 0.154mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has 0.024mg.
- Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +434.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~22.78g
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Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +608.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +366.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 24.47g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 7.51g | 1.7g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 211mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 406mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 947mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 39µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.162g | 0.521g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 0.59g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 1.073mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 2.248mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.641g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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