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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +582.4%
Contains more IronIron +821%
Contains more CopperCopper +3835.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +13935.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1377.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg
~equal in Selenium ~39.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1358.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin A ~26µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +470.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Zinc 0.56mg 78.6mg 709%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 17.5µg 679%
Copper 0.145mg 5.707mg 618%
Iron 1mg 9.21mg 103%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.85mg 30%
Choline 130mg 24%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.591mg 24%
Cholesterol 13mg 79mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.056g 20%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Sodium 402mg 166mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 116mg 10%
Fats 9.26g 3.42g 9%
Protein 16.04g 11.42g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.18mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.506g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.447mg 4%
Calories 187kcal 102kcal 4%
Magnesium 19mg 35mg 4%
Selenium 41.2µg 39.5µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.948g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.061mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 178mg 194mg 2%
Potassium 178mg 139mg 1%
Carbs 9.41g 5.45g 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 5.45g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Vitamin A 24µg 26µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Oysters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
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.