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Tuna salad vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Salmon

  • Tuna salad is higher in Copper, and Iron, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 67% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 7 times more Sodium than Salmon. While Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, Salmon contains only 61mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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
5
:
5
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +195.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Equal in Selenium - 41.4
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +195.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Equal in Selenium - 41.4

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
0
:
12
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +698.8%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
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%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +698.8%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
3
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +166.3%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +33.4%
Equal in Water - 64.75
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
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +166.3%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +33.4%
Equal in Water - 64.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
1
:
2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%

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 Salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 9.26g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 17mg 15mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 0.34mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Salmon
Phosphorus 178mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 178mg 384mg Salmon
Sodium 402mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.43mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.049mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.016mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 97IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 8µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.701mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.293mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 1.457mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.47mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.824mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.467mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 13mg 63mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 2.397g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
44%
Salmon

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 - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.853g)
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 - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.