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Tuna salad vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Shrimp different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Shrimp is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 66% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 3 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Tuna salad contains 1mg of Iron, Shrimp contains only 0.32mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Sodium.

Fish, tuna salad and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +191.1%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +191.1%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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 B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.032
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 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 B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +444.7%
Contains more Carbs +519.1%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +14.6%
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Fats +444.7%
Contains more Carbs +519.1%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 1.52g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 9.26g 1.7g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 1.52g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 119kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1mg 0.32mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 178mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 178mg 170mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 947mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.145mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.04mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 41.2µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 97IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.024mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.678mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 8µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.701mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.293mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.457mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.47mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.824mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.467mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 13mg 211mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.035g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.361g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.59g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.