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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+213.7%
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Magnesium
+12.8%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Potassium
+101.5%
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Sodium
-57.7%
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Calcium
+89.2%
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Zinc
+56.2%
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Copper
+244.5%
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Iron
+213.7%
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Magnesium
+12.8%
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Phosphorus
+20.3%
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Potassium
+101.5%
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Sodium
-57.7%
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Calcium
+89.2%
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Zinc
+56.2%
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Copper
+244.5%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.6%
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Fats
+360.7%
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Other
+579.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+19.3%
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
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Protein
+17.6%
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Fats
+360.7%
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+579.3%
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+∞%
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Water
+19.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+406.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+410.1%
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Saturated Fat
-86.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
Saturated Fat:
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.079 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+406.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+410.1%
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Saturated Fat
-86.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 28.21g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 132kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.