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Skipjack tuna vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Shrimp

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 100% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. While Skipjack tuna has 0.122mg of Vitamin B2, Shrimp has only 0.024mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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 Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +207.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +157.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +207.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +157.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
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Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Other +236.9%
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Other +236.9%
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 28.21g 22.78g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.7g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 132kcal 119kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.6mg 0.32mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 522mg 170mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 947mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.11mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 60IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.032mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.024mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.678mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.242mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.66µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.26mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.904mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.95mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.172mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.665mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.992mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.067mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.501mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 211mg Skipjack tuna
Trans Fat 0.035g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.521g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.141g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

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Skipjack tuna Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
78%
Skipjack tuna
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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