Shrimp vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and tuna salad different?
- Shrimp is higher in copper, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium; however, tuna salad is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 59% higher.
- Shrimp contains 4 times more calcium than tuna salad. While shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, tuna salad contains only 17mg.
- Tuna salad has less cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, tuna salad 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.2% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3207.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4605% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76% |
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
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5914.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5117.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 75% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 13mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 50% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 4.122g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.145mg | 26% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 16.04g | 16% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 9.26g | 14% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 402mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.56mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 178mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.887g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.544g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 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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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.488g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.