Cod vs shrimp: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cod scores 66/100 and shrimp 67/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cod
105 kcal per 100 g. 1 fillet: 180 g
Shrimp
99 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even105 vs 99 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even23 vs 24 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even244 vs 259 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.2 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cod, 100 g | Shrimp, 100 g | Cod, 180 g | Shrimp, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 99 kcal | 189 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 24 g | 41 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | <0.1 g | 0.3 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg | 1.8 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | 0 µg | 25 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 259 mg | 439 mg | 220 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.9 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 70 mg | 25 mg | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 39 mg | 76 mg | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 111 mg | 140 mg | 94 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.