Cheese vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheese and tuna salad?
- Cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and copper.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
- Tuna salad contains 42 times less calcium than cheese. Cheese contains 710mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
- Tuna salad has less saturated fat.
We used Cheese, cheddar and Fish, tuna salad types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4076.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +550% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +383.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +511.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11255.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
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 | +220.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 1.544g | 79% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 17mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 6.7mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 178mg | 40% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 9.26g | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 24µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 13mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.07mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.56mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 41.2µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 2.887g | 16% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 16.04g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.145mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 402mg | 11% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 187kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 76mg | 178mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 9.41g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
35%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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