Shrimp vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and skipjack tuna
- Shrimp is higher in copper and zinc; however, skipjack tuna is richer in iron, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 43% higher.
- Shrimp has 3 times more copper than skipjack tuna. While shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, skipjack tuna has only 0.11mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +89.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +244.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +56.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +213.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 117% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 91% | |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 75% | |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 60mg | 43% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.11mg | 30% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 1.6mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 522mg | 8% |
Protein | 23.98g | 28.21g | 8% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 285mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
Calcium | 70mg | 37mg | 3% |
Sodium | 111mg | 47mg | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.42g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.403g | 2% |
Calories | 99kcal | 132kcal | 2% |
Fats | 0.28g | 1.29g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 44mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.243g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.59mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.091g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.237g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.017g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +360.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +579.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +406.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410.1% |