Shad vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shad and skipjack tuna
- Shad has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than shad.
- Skipjack tuna contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than shad. Shad contains 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while skipjack tuna contains 0.038mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +62.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1464.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1268.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +478.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.19µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 18.756mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.981mg | 40% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 1.29g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.122mg | 14% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 28.21g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.038mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 285mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Calories | 252kcal | 132kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.6mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 65mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 522mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad 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 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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