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Tofu vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tofu and shrimp different?

  • Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and manganese, while shrimp is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B3.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for selenium 74% more than tofu.
  • Tofu contains 17 times more Iron than shrimp. Tofu contains 5.36mg of Iron, while shrimp contains 0.32mg.
  • Tofu is lower in sodium.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than tofu (15).

Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types were 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.
Tofu
Tofu
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
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 CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more IronIron +1575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1134.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456.2%

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.
Tofu
Tofu
4
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 0.33% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Shrimp
Shrimp
9
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 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +370.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
3
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
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 FatsFats +181.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.9%
Contains more OtherOther +238.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Shrimp Opinion
Calories 76kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 8.08g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 4.78g 1.7g Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Tofu
Net carbs 1.57g 1.52g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 1.52g Tofu
Cholesterol 0mg 211mg Tofu
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 350mg 91mg Tofu
Potassium 121mg 170mg Shrimp
Iron 5.36mg 0.32mg Tofu
Sugar 0.62g 0g Shrimp
Fiber 0.3g 0g Tofu
Copper 0.193mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.8mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 97mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 7mg 947mg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.605mg 0.049mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.032mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.024mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.4µg Tofu
Folate 15µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0g 0.035g Tofu
Choline 28.8mg 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 0.361g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.59g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.402mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.435mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.713mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.452mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.108mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.446mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.221mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Tofu
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.