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Tuna salad vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna salad and Shad

  • Tuna salad has more Vitamin B12, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 44% more than Shad.
  • Tuna salad has 6 times more Sodium than Shad. While Tuna salad has 402mg of Sodium, Shad has only 65mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna salad 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.
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%
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.4%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%

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% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +90.6%
~equal in Water ~59.22g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Shad Opinion
Calories 187kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 16.04g 21.71g Shad
Fats 9.26g 17.65g Shad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 96mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 17mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 178mg 492mg Shad
Iron 1mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.145mg 0.082mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 402mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 97IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A 24µg 36µg Shad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.14µg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 1.544g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.293mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.457mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.824mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.639mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad 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 ($)

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. 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.