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Shrimp vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Tuna

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Tuna is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 47% more.
  • Shrimp contains 18 times more Calcium than Tuna. Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, while Tuna contains 4mg.
  • Tuna contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
4
:
6
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +781.4%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +781.4%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
:
12
Tuna
Tuna
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Fats +110.7%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Equal in Other - 1.28
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Fats +110.7%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Equal in Other - 1.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.5%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.28g 0.59g Tuna
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 70mg 4mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 39mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 237mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 259mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 111mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 1.64mg 0.45mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.043mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.013mg Shrimp
Selenium 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 189mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.02g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.205g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.015g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
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.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.