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Shark vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark and Tuna?

  • Shark is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 135% more.
  • Shark has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. While Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Tuna has only 0.205g.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Shark
5
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5
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +240%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Selenium +218.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Copper - 0.043
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +240%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Selenium +218.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Copper - 0.043

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.
Shark
3
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8
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +693%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +693%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
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3
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2242.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +18.5%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2242.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4200.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2014.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4200.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2014.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 13.82g 0.59g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 130kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 4mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.92mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 155mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 122mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.48mg 0.45mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 180IU 65IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 22µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.334mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 15µg 2µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.843mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.515mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.634mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.541mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.965mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.538mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 59mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.105g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.015g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.005g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.138g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.175g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
31%
Shark
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.