Fast food vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and tuna salad
- Fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B6, yet tuna salad is higher in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 38% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 10 times more vitamin B1 than tuna salad. While fast food contains 0.317mg of vitamin B1, tuna salad contains only 0.031mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +792.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +922.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +418.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.1% |
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Protein
~16.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +67.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 41.2µg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.031mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.07mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.56mg | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 8µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.122g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 1.544g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 1.2µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.081mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 9.41g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 178mg | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 187kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.887g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fats | 12.01g | 9.26g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.145mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 402mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 16.04g | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.