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Shrimp vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Tilapia

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Choline, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , while Tilapia has more Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 51% more than Tilapia.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tilapia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, tilapia, 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
6
:
4
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +297.6%
Contains more Copper +244%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Contains more Iron +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Selenium - 54.4
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +297.6%
Contains more Copper +244%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Contains more Iron +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Selenium - 54.4

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
4
:
7
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Tilapia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +55.9%
Equal in Water - 71.59
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +55.9%
Equal in Water - 71.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.6
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Tilapia Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 1.7g 2.65g Tilapia
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 128kcal Tilapia
Calcium 91mg 14mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.69mg Tilapia
Magnesium 37mg 34mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 204mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 380mg Tilapia
Sodium 947mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 1.63mg 0.41mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.075mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.037mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 301IU 0IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.79mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.093mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.073mg Tilapia
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 4.745mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.664mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.123mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 6µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.86µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.265mg Tilapia
Threonine 0.904mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 1.95mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.172mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.665mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 1.067mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.501mg 0.585mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 211mg 57mg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.035g Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.94g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.13g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.005g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.06g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.6g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
37%
Shrimp
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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/171971/nutrients
  2. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.