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Shark raw vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark raw and tuna salad

  • Shark raw has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin A; however, tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3, copper, and selenium.
  • Shark raw covers your daily need for vitamin B6 25% more than tuna salad.
  • Shark raw has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than tuna salad. While shark raw has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, tuna salad has only 0.081mg.
  • Tuna salad has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.9%

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.
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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +105.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +129%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
18% 34% 48%
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 -40.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 130kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 20.98g 16.04g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 51mg 13mg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 49mg 19mg Shark raw
Calcium 34mg 17mg Shark raw
Potassium 160mg 178mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.84mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.033mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.43mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 210mg 178mg Shark raw
Sodium 79mg 402mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 97IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 70µg 24µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 36.5µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.031mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.26mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.081mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.2µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 8µg Tuna salad
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g 1.544g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.18mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg 0.701mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.739mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg 1.293mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg 1.457mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.47mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.626mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg 0.824mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg 0.467mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.014g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.055g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
38%
Shark raw
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.