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Mackerel vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and tuna salad different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, while tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12 450% more than tuna salad.
  • Mackerel contains 11 times more Sodium than tuna salad. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while tuna salad contains 402mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.1%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%

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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 AVitamin A +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +171.1%
Contains more OtherOther +529.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +188.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 305kcal 187kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 16.04g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 9.26g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 95mg 13mg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 17mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 178mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 1.1mg 0.56mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 178mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 402mg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 157IU 97IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 24µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 73.4µg 41.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.07mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.081mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 8µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.544g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 2.887g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.122g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.014g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.055g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
200%
Mackerel
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 4048mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.604g)
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 - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.