Tuna salad vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and shrimp different?
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3 and iron; however, shrimp is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 66% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 3 times more iron than shrimp. While tuna salad contains 1mg of iron, shrimp contains only 0.32mg.
- Tuna salad has less sodium.
Fish, tuna salad and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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 IronIron | +212.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +435.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +519.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
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 | +699.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +598.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 211mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 2.678mg | 25% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.59g | 24% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 947mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 1.66µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 306mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 49.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 16.04g | 22.78g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 1.7g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.242mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.32mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 90µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.361g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.521g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.519mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 119kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 1.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Potassium | 178mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
49%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins