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Chinook salmon vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Tuna salad different?

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, while Tuna salad is higher in Copper.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Tuna salad.
  • Chinook salmon contains 7 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. Chinook salmon contains 85mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +542.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 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% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +60.3%
Contains more FatsFats +44.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.16g
~equal in Other ~2.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 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 +98.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinook salmon Tuna salad
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 231kcal 187kcal Chinook salmon
Protein 25.72g 16.04g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 9.26g Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 2.2mg Chinook salmon
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 85mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 122mg 19mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 17mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 178mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.053mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.56mg
Phosphorus 371mg 178mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 402mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 97IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 149µg 24µg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 46.8µg 41.2µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.031mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.07mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 6.7mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.26mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.081mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.2µg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 8µg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 1.544g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 2.887g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.18mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.701mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.739mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.293mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.457mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.47mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.626mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.824mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.467mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.014g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.055g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
63%
Chinook salmon
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.67g)
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 - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.