Tuna Bluefin vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna Bluefin and shrimp different?
- Tuna Bluefin is higher in phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper, zinc, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 47% higher.
- Tuna Bluefin contains 29 times more saturated fat than shrimp. While tuna Bluefin contains 1.612g of saturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.056g.
- Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2142.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4177.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2234.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 453% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin A | 757µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 66% | |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 189mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 40% | |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.379mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 326mg | 237mg | 13% |
| Protein | 29.91g | 23.98g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 0.079g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.51mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.28g | 0.28g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.77mg | 1.64mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.612g | 0.056g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.053g | 0.048g | 5% |
| Calories | 184kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.431mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.541mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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
166%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.556g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.