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Shrimp vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Tuna

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Vitamin E , and Zinc, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 121% more.
  • Shrimp contains 18 times more Sodium than Tuna. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Tuna contains 54mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
Shrimp
4
:
6
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Zinc +262.2%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +210%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Selenium +118.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Zinc +262.2%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +210%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Selenium +118.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333

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
5
:
6
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
4
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90.6%
Contains more Protein +28%
Equal in Water - 68.98
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90.6%
Contains more Protein +28%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.7g 0.59g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 91mg 4mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 306mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 170mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 947mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 1.63mg 0.45mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.043mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.013mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 301IU 65IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 22µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.29mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.334mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 24µg 2µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.904mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.95mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.172mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.665mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.067mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.501mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 211mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.02g Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.105g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.005g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.138g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.175g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.002g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 893mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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.
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.