Fish oil vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish oil and tuna salad different?
- Tuna salad is higher than fish oil in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Fish oil covers your daily need for cholesterol, 251% more than tuna salad.
- Fish oil contains 14 times more saturated fat than tuna salad. Fish oil contains 21.29g of saturated fat, while tuna salad contains 1.544g.
- Tuna salad is lower in cholesterol.
Fish oil, herring 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +979.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 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 | +1859.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +278.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 766mg | 13mg | 251% |
| Fats | 100g | 9.26g | 140% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 2.887g | 134% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 1.544g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 4.122g | 77% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 41.2µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.2µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.7mg | 42% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 187kcal | 36% |
| Protein | 0g | 16.04g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 178mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.145mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 178mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)