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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +582.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +821% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3835.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13935.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1377.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.056 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +470.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.56mg | 709% |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 1.2µg | 679% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.145mg | 618% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 1mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 6.7mg | 30% |
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.04mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 13mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 4.122g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 166mg | 402mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 9.26g | 9% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 16.04g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 2.887g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 41.2µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 1.544g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 9.41g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
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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
188%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins