Tofu vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and shrimp?
- Tofu is higher in calcium, manganese, iron, and copper, yet shrimp is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 70% more.
- Tofu has 24 times more manganese than shrimp. While tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, shrimp has only 0.049mg.
- The amount of sodium in tofu is lower.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +731.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2310.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +393.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +602.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +412.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +734.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 211mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.66µg | 69% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 91mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 17.4µg | 49.5µg | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.181mg | 0.049mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 947mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.921g | 0.59g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.32mg | 29% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 306mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 2.678mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.378mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092mg | 0.242mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.72g | 1.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.032mg | 11% |
| Protein | 17.27g | 22.78g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 0.519mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.102mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 58mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.925g | 0.361g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.261g | 0.521g | 3% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Folate | 29µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 119kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.78g | 1.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.48g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.035g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.392mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.883mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.835mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.87mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.431mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
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.