Shrimp vs Skipjack tuna - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Shrimp and Skipjack tuna
- Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Zinc, however Skipjack tuna is richer in Iron, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% higher.
- Shrimp has 3 times more Copper than Skipjack tuna. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Skipjack tuna has only 0.11mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+89.2%
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Zinc
+56.2%
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Copper
+244.5%
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Iron
+213.7%
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Magnesium
+12.8%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Potassium
+101.5%
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Sodium
-57.7%
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Calcium
+89.2%
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Zinc
+56.2%
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Copper
+244.5%
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Iron
+213.7%
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Magnesium
+12.8%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Potassium
+101.5%
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Sodium
-57.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Protein | 23.98g | 28.21g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 1.29g |
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Carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Calories | 99kcal | 132kcal |
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Fiber | g | 0g |
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Calcium | 70mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 0.51mg | 1.6mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 44mg |
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Phosphorus | 237mg | 285mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 522mg |
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Sodium | 111mg | 47mg |
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Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.05mg |
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Copper | 0.379mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin A | IU | 60IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | mg | |
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Vitamin D | µg | µg | |
Vitamin C | mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | mg | 0.038mg |
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Vitamin B2 | mg | 0.122mg |
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Vitamin B3 | mg | 18.756mg |
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Vitamin B5 | mg | 0.485mg |
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Vitamin B6 | mg | 0.981mg |
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Folate | µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | µg | 2.19µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 0.316mg |
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Threonine | mg | 1.237mg |
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Isoleucine | mg | 1.3mg |
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Leucine | mg | 2.293mg |
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Lysine | mg | 2.59mg |
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Methionine | mg | 0.835mg |
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Phenylalanine | mg | 1.101mg |
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Valine | mg | 1.453mg |
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Histidine | mg | 0.83mg |
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Cholesterol | 189mg | 60mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.002g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.42g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 0.243g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.403g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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78

Mineral Summary Score
47

43

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
144%

169%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
1%

6%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.