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Shark vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shark and Skipjack tuna?

  • Shark has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Iron, and Zinc than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 100% higher.
  • Shark has 8 times more Saturated Fat than Skipjack tuna. Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, while Skipjack tuna has 0.42g.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Shark
Shark
2
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8
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 44

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.
Shark
Shark
4
:
5
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
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3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Fats +971.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +661.1%
Equal in Water - 62.28
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +971.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +661.1%
Equal in Water - 62.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
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1
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2342.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2342.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 13.82g 1.29g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 132kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 37mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 43mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 194mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 155mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 122mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.48mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.042mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 180IU 60IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 18µg Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.038mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.485mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 15µg 10µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.843mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.515mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.634mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.541mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.965mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.538mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 59mg 60mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.237g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.091g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.017g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.243g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.403g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Shark
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/nutrients
  2. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.