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Tuna vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna and Shark raw?

  • Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Shark raw is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 130% higher.
  • Tuna has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Shark raw. Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Shark raw has 2.938mg.

We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
Tuna
Tuna
7
:
3
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +229.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +229.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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
Tuna
6
:
4
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Other +37.6%
Contains more Fats +664.4%
Equal in Water - 73.58
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Other +37.6%
Contains more Fats +664.4%
Equal in Water - 73.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1210.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +582.9%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1210.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +582.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Shark raw Opinion
Protein 29.15g 20.98g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 4.51g Shark raw
Calories 130kcal 130kcal
Calcium 4mg 34mg Shark raw
Iron 0.92mg 0.84mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 333mg 210mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 160mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 79mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.43mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.033mg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.015mg Shark raw
Selenium 108.2µg 36.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 82IU 24IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0.6µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.042mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.062mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.938mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.4mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 3µg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 1.49µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.235mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.92mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.967mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.705mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 1.926mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.621mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.819mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.081mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.618mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 51mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.925g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.195g Shark raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
92%
Tuna
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.