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Oysters vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oysters and Tuna salad?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 709% more.
  • Tuna salad contains 39 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Tuna salad contains 0.145mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad 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 Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +821%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +3835.9%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Selenium - 41.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +821%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +3835.9%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Selenium - 41.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +170.8%
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Other +40.1%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +170.8%
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Other +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.3%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 11.42g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 3.42g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 5.45g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 102kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Tuna salad
Calcium 116mg 17mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 19mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 178mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 166mg 402mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.56mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.145mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.04mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 88IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 24µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.031mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.07mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.26mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 14µg 8µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.2µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.046mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.716mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.762mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.257mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.523mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.22mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 79mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.068g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.544g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.055g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.014g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 4.122g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
197%
Oysters
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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