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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 Iron, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 43% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 3 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Skipjack tuna has 1.6mg of Iron, Shrimp has only 0.51mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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.
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +244.5%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +244.5%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%

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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Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +360.7%
Contains more Other +579.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.3%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +360.7%
Contains more Other +579.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 28.21g 23.98g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.28g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 132kcal 99kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 1.6mg 0.51mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 39mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 237mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 259mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 111mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.11mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.019mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 189mg Skipjack tuna
Trans Fat 0.002g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.015g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.015g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.001g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.048g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.079g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
78%
Skipjack tuna
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.

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/175180/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.