Shark vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shark and tuna salad
- Shark is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and magnesium, yet tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for tuna salad is 24% higher.
- Shark contains 5 times more cholesterol than tuna salad. Shark contains 59mg of cholesterol, while tuna salad contains 13mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.2% |
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Water
~63.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 6.7mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.081mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 13mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 41.2µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 402mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.145mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 2.887g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 1.544g | 8% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 9.26g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 16.04g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 4.122g | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 9.41g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
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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
29%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark 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 ($)
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.