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Shad vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shad and Tuna salad

  • Shad has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 44% more than Shad.
  • Shad has 7 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. While Shad has 96mg of Cholesterol, Tuna salad has only 13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.1%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.1%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +76.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +757.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +757.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +90.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 63.16
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
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
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +90.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 63.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 21.71g 16.04g Shad
Fats 17.65g 9.26g Shad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 252kcal 187kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 17mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 1mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 178mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 178mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 402mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.082mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.04mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 41.2µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 97IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 24µg Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.031mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.07mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 6.7mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.26mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.081mg Shad
Folate 17µg 8µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.18mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.701mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.739mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.293mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.457mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.47mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.626mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.824mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.467mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shad Tuna salad
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
43%
Shad
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad 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 ($)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.