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Eel vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eel and Tuna salad

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 124% higher.
  • Eel contains 12 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. Eel contains 161mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
6
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +396.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +396.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
Eel
Eel
5
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +3804.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
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 +3804.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +61.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
Equal in Other - 2.13
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +47.4%
Contains more Fats +61.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 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 +219.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 23.65g 16.04g Eel
Fats 14.95g 9.26g Eel
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 236kcal 187kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 17mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 178mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 178mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 402mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.56mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 8.3µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 3787IU 97IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 24µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.031mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.26mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 17µg 8µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.2µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.18mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.701mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.739mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.293mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.457mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.47mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.626mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.824mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.467mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 3.023g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.055g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.014g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 2.887g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel 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
65%
Eel
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.