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Skipjack tuna vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Shad

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Shad.
  • Shad contains 2 times less Zinc than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 1.05mg of Zinc, while Shad contains 0.47mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Shad
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1464.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1464.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Other +478.9%
Contains more Fats +1268.2%
Equal in Water - 59.22
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Other +478.9%
Contains more Fats +1268.2%
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.