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Skipjack tuna vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Shark?

  • Shark has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Iron, and Zinc than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 100% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 3 times more Potassium than Shark. Skipjack tuna has 522mg of Potassium, while Shark has 155mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
5
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Skipjack tuna
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%
Shark
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +661.1%
Contains more Fats +971.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.09
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Other +661.1%
Contains more Fats +971.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2342.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818.4%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2342.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818.4%

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 Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 28.21g 18.62g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 132kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 37mg 50mg Shark
Iron 1.6mg 1.11mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 43mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 194mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 155mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 122mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.48mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.042mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.097mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.783mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.3mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.21µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.212mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.843mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.867mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.515mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.634mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.541mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.75mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.965mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.538mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.205g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Shark
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark 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 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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.