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Crayfish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crayfish and Tuna salad

  • Crayfish is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate, yet Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Crayfish is 60% higher.
  • Crayfish contains 13 times more Manganese than Tuna salad. Crayfish contains 0.522mg of Manganese, while Tuna salad contains 0.04mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
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 +73.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1205%
Contains more IronIron +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.3%

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 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.081mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 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 WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +671.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~16.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1083.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1023.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crayfish Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 82kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.77g 16.04g Crayfish
Fats 1.2g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 133mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 33mg 19mg Crayfish
Calcium 60mg 17mg Crayfish
Potassium 296mg 178mg Crayfish
Iron 0.83mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.685mg 0.145mg Crayfish
Zinc 1.76mg 0.56mg Crayfish
Phosphorus 270mg 178mg Crayfish
Sodium 94mg 402mg Crayfish
Vitamin A 50IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 15µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.522mg 0.04mg Crayfish
Selenium 36.7µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.031mg Crayfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.07mg Crayfish
Vitamin B3 2.28mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.26mg Crayfish
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.2µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Folate 44µg 8µg Crayfish
Choline 80.9mg Crayfish
Saturated Fat 0.181g 1.544g Crayfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.244g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.18mg Crayfish
Threonine 0.676mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.811mg 0.739mg Crayfish
Leucine 1.329mg 1.293mg Crayfish
Lysine 1.457mg 1.457mg
Methionine 0.472mg 0.47mg Crayfish
Phenylalanine 0.706mg 0.626mg Crayfish
Valine 0.786mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.341mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.014g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.047g 0.055g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crayfish 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
39%
Crayfish
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Crayfish
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.