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Chicken meat vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken meat and Tuna salad?

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 38% more.
  • Tuna salad contains 7 times less Cholesterol than Chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 88mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
6
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +246.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Copper +119.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +72.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +246.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Copper +119.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +72.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
9
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +70.2%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
Equal in Other - 2.13
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 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 +70.2%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.8%
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Tuna salad
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 Chicken meat Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 27.3g 16.04g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 9.26g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 239kcal 187kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 1.26mg 1mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 178mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 178mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 402mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 0.56mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 23.9µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 161IU 97IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 24µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.031mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.07mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 6.7mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.26mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.081mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.18mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.701mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.739mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.293mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.457mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.47mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.626mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.824mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.467mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 3.79g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.014g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 2.887g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
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 - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.246g)
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 - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.