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Tuna salad vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer than Tuna salad in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 313% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 4 times more Sodium than Atlantic Mackerel. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 90mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
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7
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
10
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625.8%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
1
:
4
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +85.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Tuna salad
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
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +85.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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1
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 9.26g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 17mg 12mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 19mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 178mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 178mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 402mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.56mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.145mg 0.073mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 97IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.4mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 8µg 1µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.701mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.293mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.457mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.47mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.824mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.467mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 13mg 70mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.257g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 3.35g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
29%
Tuna salad
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.713g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.