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Tuna salad vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Shark

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Copper, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna salad is 24% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 3 times more Copper than Shark. Tuna salad contains 0.145mg of Copper, while Shark contains 0.042mg.
  • Shark contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.1%
Contains more IronIron +11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.21µg
~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
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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 CarbsCarbs +47.3%
Contains more OtherOther +97.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +49.2%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

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
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Shark Opinion
Calories 187kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 16.04g 18.62g Shark
Fats 9.26g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 6.39g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 6.39g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 59mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 17mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 178mg 155mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.145mg 0.042mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.48mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 194mg Shark
Sodium 402mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 97IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 24µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 41.2µg 34µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.783mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.21µg Shark
Folate 8µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.205g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 3.701g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.701mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.293mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.457mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.47mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.824mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.467mg 0.538mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark 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 ($)
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.

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. 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.