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Tuna salad vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Shark

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Copper, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna salad is 24% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 3 times more Copper than Shark. Tuna salad contains 0.145mg of Copper, while Shark contains 0.042mg.
  • Shark contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
4
:
6
Shark
Shark
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +245.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +194.1%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +245.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +194.1%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
7
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.21
Tuna salad
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Carbs +47.3%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Equal in Water - 60.09
Tuna salad
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
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
Contains more Carbs +47.3%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
1
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Shark Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 6.39g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 18.62g Shark
Fats 9.26g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 9.41g 6.39g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 17mg 50mg Shark
Iron 1mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 19mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 178mg 194mg Shark
Potassium 178mg 155mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.56mg 0.48mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.042mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 41.2µg 34µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.783mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 8µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.701mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.293mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.457mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.47mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.824mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.467mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 13mg 59mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.205g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 3.701g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Shark
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
29%
Tuna salad
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients
  2. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.