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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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Shad
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
28% 62% 8%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.28g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 252kcal 132kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 17.65g 1.29g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 96mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 38mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 60mg 37mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.24mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.082mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.47mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 349mg 285mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 120IU 60IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 18µg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.019mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.038mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.122mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.485mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 17µg 10µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.42g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.952mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.764mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.993mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.642mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.118mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.639mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
40%
Shad
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
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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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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.