First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.
Mackerel | Shrimp |
Nutrient | mackerel | shrimp |
Protein | 18g | 38g |
Carbohydrate | 0g | 2g |
Fiber | 0g | 0g |
Fat | 14g | 3g |
Monounsat. Fat | 5g | 3g |
Polyunsat. Fat | 3g | 1g |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 1g |
Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.
Nutrient | mackerel | shrimp |
Choline | 15% | 36% |
Vitamin A | 8% | 16% |
Vitamin C | 1% | 5% |
Vitamin E | 12% | 17% |
Vitamin K | 6% | 0% |
Mackerel have significantly more Vitamins K than shrimp. Shrimp have significantly more Vitamins A than mackerel. Mackerel are a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron. Mackerel are a great source of Niacin. Mackerel are an excellent source of Vitamin B12. Shrimp are a good source of Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Shrimp are a great source of Niacin, Phosphorus, Iron. Shrimp are an excellent source of Vitamin B12.
And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)
Nutrient | mackerel | shrimp |
Vitamin B1 | 17% | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 28% | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 74% | 40% |
Vitamin B5 | 17% | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 35% | 18% |
Vitamin B12 | 425% | 109% |
Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.
Nutrient | mackerel | shrimp |
Sodium | 6% | 19% |
Potasium | 9% | 10% |
Calcium | 2% | 20% |
Magnesium | 21% | 20% |
Phosphorus | 37% | 67% |
Iron | 27% | 76% |
Manganese | 1% | 4% |
Selenium | 96% | 159% |
Copper | 7% | 50% |
Zinc | 7% | 22% |