Yellowtail vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yellowtail and shrimp?
- Yellowtail is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet shrimp is richer in copper, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% higher.
- Yellowtail has 5 times more vitamin B1 than shrimp. Yellowtail has 0.175mg of vitamin B1, while shrimp has 0.032mg.
- Yellowtail contains less cholesterol.
- Yellowtail has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.
We used Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.
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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 | +216.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +295.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~71.56g
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Other
~2.44g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 211mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 947mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.718mg | 2.678mg | 38% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.258mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25µg | 1.66µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 306mg | 15% |
| Protein | 29.67g | 22.78g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.175mg | 0.032mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 90µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.242mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.681mg | 0.519mg | 3% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 119kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.301mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.367mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.411mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.725mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.878mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.873mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
37%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellowtail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.