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Grapefruit vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Grapefruit and Tuna salad

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 75% more than Grapefruit.
  • Grapefruit contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
2
:
8
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +353.1%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +41100%
Grapefruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
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 +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +353.1%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +41100%

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.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
8
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +1085.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26
Grapefruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 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 +1085.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Protein +1983.1%
Contains more Fats +6514.3%
Contains more Other +475.7%
Grapefruit
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Protein +1983.1%
Contains more Fats +6514.3%
Contains more Other +475.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11350%
Grapefruit
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 0.77g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 0.14g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 10.66g 9.41g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Tuna salad
Fiber 1.6g 0g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 17mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 9mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 18mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 135mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 0mg 402mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.032mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 0.1µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 1150IU 97IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 24µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 2.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.26mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 13µg 8µg Grapefruit
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.013mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.015mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.019mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.007mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.015mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.008mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 1.544g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
20%
Grapefruit
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.