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Catfish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Catfish and Tuna salad

  • Catfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron.
  • Catfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Tuna salad.
  • Catfish has 5 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. While Catfish has 66mg of Cholesterol, Tuna salad has only 13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Catfish
Catfish
5
:
5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains more Potassium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Copper +271.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains more Potassium +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Copper +271.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.2%
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.
Catfish
Catfish
8
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.13
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
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
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.544
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.887
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.544
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.887

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 18.44g 16.04g Catfish
Fats 7.19g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 144kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 9mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.28mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Catfish
Phosphorus 247mg 178mg Catfish
Potassium 366mg 178mg Catfish
Sodium 119mg 402mg Catfish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.56mg Catfish
Copper 0.039mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.018mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 9.9µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 2IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.07mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.26mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.081mg Catfish
Folate 12µg 8µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 1.2µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.18mg Catfish
Threonine 0.833mg 0.701mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.739mg Catfish
Leucine 1.396mg 1.293mg Catfish
Lysine 1.677mg 1.457mg Catfish
Methionine 0.539mg 0.47mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.626mg Catfish
Valine 0.894mg 0.824mg Catfish
Histidine 0.404mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 66mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.063g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.055g Catfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.014g Catfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 2.887g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 4.122g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish Tuna salad
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
46%
Catfish
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
49%
Tuna salad

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 - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.