Canned Tuna vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and shrimp:
- Both canned tuna and shrimp are high in protein.
- Canned tuna has 67% less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Canned tuna has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and shrimp has 45% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to shrimp for fat. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 9% |
| Fat | 22% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both canned tuna and shrimp are high in protein. Canned tuna has 74% more protein than shrimp - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and shrimp are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and canned tuna are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Canned tuna has 67% less cholesterol than shrimp - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 800% more Vitamin A than canned tuna - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both canned tuna and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 286% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 362% more iron than shrimp - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than shrimp - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.233 G | 0.068 G |
| DPA | 0.018 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.101 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and shrimp has 50% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is canned tuna or shrimp better for protein?
Both canned tuna and shrimp are high in protein. Canned tuna has 70% more protein than shrimp - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.