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Biscuit vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuits and tuna salad

  • Biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, manganese, and folate, yet tuna salad is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna salad is 47% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 14 times more calcium than tuna salad. Biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fish, tuna salad.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1282.4%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +845%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1048.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +374%
Contains more OtherOther +50.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.1%
Contains more WaterWater +118.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.122g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Tuna salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.2µg 47%
Selenium 19.5µg 41.2µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.031mg 27%
Iron 2.9mg 1mg 24%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 6.7mg 23%
Calcium 235mg 17mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.07mg 18%
Protein 7g 16.04g 18%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.04mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.324g 1.544g 13%
Folate 61µg 8µg 13%
Carbs 44.6g 9.41g 12%
Fats 16.3g 9.26g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 2.887g 10%
Sodium 580mg 402mg 8%
Calories 353kcal 187kcal 8%
Copper 0.082mg 0.145mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.081mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg 3%
Phosphorus 164mg 178mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.2mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 178mg 2%
Net carbs 43.1g 9.41g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.56mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.26mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.122g 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.