USDA-derived comparison
Sardines (canned) vs Shrimp / Prawns
Sardines (canned) leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Calcium per 100g, while Shrimp / Prawns holds its own elsewhere.
Who each is for: Choose sardines (canned) for phosphorus and selenium.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Sardines (canned)
Typical serving: 1 can (92g)
30/100
Shrimp / Prawns
Typical serving: 1 serving (100g)
19/100
No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.
Full Shrimp / Prawns pageSide by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Sardines (canned) | Shrimp / Prawns |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 307 mg | 224 mg |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 259 mg |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 70 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.9 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Folate | 10 µg | 19 µg |
Servings differ: 1 can of sardines (canned) is about 92g, 1 serving of shrimp / prawns about 100g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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