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Tuna salad vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Gefilte fish different?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Gefilte fish is higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need of Selenium 56% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Tuna salad contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Gefilte fish. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Gefilte fish contains 1mg.
  • Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna salad and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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.
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +292.4%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Iron +148%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +292.4%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Iron +148%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 89
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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%
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% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 89
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Fats +435.3%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Water +27.2%
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
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Fats +435.3%
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Contains more Water +27.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1346.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1346.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

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 Gefilte fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 7.41g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 9.07g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 1.73g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 7.41g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 84kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 23mg Gefilte fish
Iron 1mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 73mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 91mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 524mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.82mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.145mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 41.2µg 10.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 89IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 27µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.8mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.059mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.08mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 3µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.84µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.086mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.488mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.486mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.81mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.842mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.255mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.493mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.548mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.261mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 30mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.045g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.075g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.824g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.285g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Gefilte fish
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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.132g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.