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Tuna salad vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna salad and Oysters?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 709% more.
  • Oysters contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Oysters contains 1.85mg.
  • Oysters has less Sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +821%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +3835.9%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Selenium - 39.5
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +821%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +3835.9%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Selenium - 39.5

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
4
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8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1358.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 88
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1358.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +170.8%
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Tuna salad
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
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +170.8%
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Contains more Water +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 5.45g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 11.42g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 3.42g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 5.45g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 102kcal Tuna salad
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 1mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 19mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 178mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 178mg 139mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 0.56mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.145mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.04mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 41.2µg 39.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 88IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.85mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.061mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.138mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.046mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.459mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.716mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.762mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.257mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.413mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.523mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.22mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 79mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.068g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.506g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.056g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Tuna salad
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients
  2. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.