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Tuna salad vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Chinook salmon different?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Copper, while Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 7 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Chinook salmon contains 60mg.

Fish, tuna salad and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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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6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Copper +173.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +542.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.4%
Contains more Potassium +183.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Copper +173.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +542.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.4%
Contains more Potassium +183.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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
0
:
9
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.4%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.2%
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%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.4%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
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3
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +44.5%
Equal in Water - 65.6
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
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +44.5%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
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1
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.9%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 9.26g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 17mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 1mg 0.91mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 178mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 178mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 402mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.56mg
Copper 0.145mg 0.053mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 97IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 8µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.701mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.293mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.457mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.47mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.824mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.467mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 13mg 85mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.214g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 2.662g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon 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 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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.