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Shrimp vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Tuna Bluefin different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Tuna Bluefin is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 47% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 7 times more Calcium than Tuna Bluefin. While Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, Tuna Bluefin contains only 10mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin has less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +600%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +244.5%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +156.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +244.5%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +156.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%

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
0
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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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +2142.9%
Contains more Other +290.1%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +2142.9%
Contains more Other +290.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4177.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2234.2%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4177.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2234.2%

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 Bluefin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 0.28g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 70mg 10mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 39mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 237mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 259mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 111mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 1.64mg 0.77mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.11mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.02mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 189mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Trans Fat 0.002g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.612g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Tuna Bluefin
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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.556g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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 Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.