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 E, and vitamin B6, while tilapia has more vitamin D and vitamin B3.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 51% more than tilapia.
- Shrimp contains 17 times more sodium than tilapia. While shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, tilapia contains only 56mg.
- Tilapia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilapia is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +297.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-725.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.9% |
~equal in
Water
~71.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.6g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 57mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 56mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.075mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 150IU | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 3.7µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 204mg | 15% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 51.3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 4.745mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.41mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 54.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 1.86µg | 8% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 26.15g | 7% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 380mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.664mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.955g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 2.65g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 128kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 2.04mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.28mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.015g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 154mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilapia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.