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Tuna salad vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tuna salad and shark raw

  • Tuna salad has more vitamin B3, copper, and selenium; however, shark raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin A.
  • Shark raw covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad has 5 times more sodium than shark raw. While tuna salad has 402mg of sodium, shark raw has only 79mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna salad and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.2%

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +105.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +129%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.1%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.4mg 25%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.938mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.195g 20%
Sodium 402mg 79mg 14%
Cholesterol 13mg 51mg 13%
Copper 0.145mg 0.033mg 12%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.49µg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Protein 16.04g 20.98g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.695mg 9%
Selenium 41.2µg 36.5µg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 49mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Fats 9.26g 4.51g 7%
Phosphorus 178mg 210mg 5%
Vitamin A 24µg 70µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Calories 187kcal 130kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 1.808g 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Carbs 9.41g 0g 3%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.925g 3%
Iron 1mg 0.84mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.062mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.042mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.43mg 1%
Potassium 178mg 160mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.