Tuna vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tuna and shad?
- Tuna is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet shad is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for selenium is 112% higher.
- Tuna has 17 times more vitamin B12 than shad. Tuna has 2.35µg of vitamin B12, while shad has 0.14µg.
- Tuna contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1578.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2891.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.9% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 46.8µg | 112% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 0.14µg | 92% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 10.769mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.462mg | 44% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 17.65g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 96mg | 16% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 21.71g | 15% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.308mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.865mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 252kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 1.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 349mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 527mg | 492mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.