Shrimp vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and tofu different?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and zinc, while tofu is higher in iron, calcium, and manganese.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than tofu.
- Shrimp contains 16 times more sodium than tofu. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while tofu contains 7mg.
- Tofu is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than tofu (15).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +951% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1733.3% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1607.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +835% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3316.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 5.36mg | 61% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 8.08g | 32% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 350mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.605mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.193mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 97mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 2.699g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 4.78g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.691g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 76kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.