Shrimp vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and skipjack tuna
- Shrimp is higher in copper and calcium; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 100% higher.
- Shrimp has 20 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. While shrimp has 947mg of sodium, skipjack tuna has only 47mg.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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 | +145.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +600.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 18.756mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.981mg | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 60mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 47mg | 39% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 2.19µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 1.6mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 22.78g | 28.21g | 11% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 522mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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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72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.