Salmon vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salmon and Tuna salad
- Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Tuna salad is higher in Copper, and Iron.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 67% more than Tuna salad.
- Salmon contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Tuna salad. While Salmon contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, Tuna salad contains only 0.031mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
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 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +996.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +467.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +698.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.3% |
~equal in
Water
~63.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 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 | +44.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.122g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 187kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 16.04g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 9.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 2.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 178mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 402mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 97IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 41.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 6.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 1.544g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 2.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 4.122g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.18mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.701mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.739mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.293mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.457mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.626mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.824mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.467mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.055g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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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
106%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.853g)
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 - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.