Shrimp vs. Fried Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Fried Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
fried tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and fried tofu:
- Both fried tofu and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Fried tofu has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Fried tofu has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Shrimp has 10.1 times less saturated fat than fried tofu.
- Shrimp has 8.7 times less carbohydrates than fried tofu.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried tofu is high in calories and shrimp has 74% less calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to fried tofu for carbs. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for fried tofu, 26:12:62 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 12% |
| Fat | 20% | 62% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 8.7 times less carbohydrates than fried tofu - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both fried tofu and shrimp are high in protein. Fried tofu has 38% more protein than shrimp - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 10.1 times less saturated fat than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and fried tofu are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried tofu has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 53 times more Vitamin A than fried tofu - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried tofu has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and fried tofu contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.099 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both fried tofu and shrimp are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 589% more calcium than shrimp - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than shrimp - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Fried tofu and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than fried tofu per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 1.346 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 1.346 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 10.044 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 10.044 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) .
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FAQ
Does fried tofu or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried tofu is high in calories and shrimp has 70% less calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is fried tofu or shrimp better for protein?
Both fried tofu and shrimp are high in protein. Fried tofu has 40% more protein than shrimp - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does fried tofu or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both fried tofu and shrimp are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 590% more calcium than shrimp - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or shrimp contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than shrimp - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.