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Skipjack tuna vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Shrimp

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Vitamin A.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 100% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. While Skipjack tuna has 0.122mg of Vitamin B2, Shrimp has only 0.024mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.1%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Shrimp
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +600.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +401.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.519mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +236.9%
Contains more FatsFats +31.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Shrimp Opinion
Calories 132kcal 119kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 28.21g 22.78g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.7g Shrimp
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Cholesterol 60mg 211mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 522mg 170mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.32mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.05mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 285mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 47mg 947mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 18µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.032mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.024mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.678mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.242mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.66µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 10µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Skipjack tuna
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.521g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.26mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.904mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.95mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.172mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.665mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.992mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.067mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.501mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.141g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.