Shrimp vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shrimp and Tuna salad different?
- Shrimp is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 66% higher.
- Shrimp contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Tuna salad. While Shrimp contains 0.242mg of Vitamin B6, Tuna salad contains only 0.081mg.
- Tuna salad has less Cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, tuna salad are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+435.3%
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Magnesium
+94.7%
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Phosphorus
+71.9%
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Zinc
+191.1%
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Copper
+77.9%
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Manganese
+22.5%
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Selenium
+20.1%
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Iron
+212.5%
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Sodium
-57.6%
Equal in Potassium - 178
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Calcium
+435.3%
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Magnesium
+94.7%
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Phosphorus
+71.9%
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Zinc
+191.1%
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Copper
+77.9%
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Manganese
+22.5%
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Selenium
+20.1%
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Iron
+212.5%
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Sodium
-57.6%
Equal in Potassium - 178
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.
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Vitamin A
+210.3%
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Vitamin B5
+99.6%
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Vitamin B6
+198.8%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+38.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+191.7%
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Vitamin B3
+150.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
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Vitamin A
+210.3%
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Vitamin B5
+99.6%
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Vitamin B6
+198.8%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+38.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+191.7%
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Vitamin B3
+150.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+42%
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Water
+13.3%
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+14.6%
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Fats
+444.7%
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Carbs
+519.1%
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
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2.44 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
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2.13 g
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Protein
+42%
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Water
+13.3%
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+14.6%
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Fats
+444.7%
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Carbs
+519.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-66.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+699.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+598.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.59 g
Saturated Fat:
1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.122 g
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Saturated Fat
-66.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+699.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+598.6%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.52g | 9.41g |
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Protein | 22.78g | 16.04g |
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Fats | 1.7g | 9.26g |
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Carbs | 1.52g | 9.41g |
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Calories | 119kcal | 187kcal |
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Calcium | 91mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.32mg | 1mg |
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Magnesium | 37mg | 19mg |
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Phosphorus | 306mg | 178mg |
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Potassium | 170mg | 178mg |
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Sodium | 947mg | 402mg |
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Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.258mg | 0.145mg |
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Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.04mg |
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Selenium | 49.5µg | 41.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 301IU | 97IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.2mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.031mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 6.7mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.081mg |
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Folate | 24µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 1.2µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.18mg |
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Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.701mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.739mg |
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Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.293mg |
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Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.457mg |
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Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.47mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.626mg |
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Valine | 1.067mg | 0.824mg |
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Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.467mg |
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Cholesterol | 211mg | 13mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 1.544g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.055g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.014g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 2.887g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4.122g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
74%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins