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Minestrone vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Minestrone and Tuna salad different?

  • Tuna salad is higher than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 50% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in Sodium.

Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +673.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Copper +184.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +673.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Copper +184.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 +900%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Protein +806.2%
Contains more Fats +790.4%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Contains more Other +77.5%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 Water +44.6%
Contains more Protein +806.2%
Contains more Fats +790.4%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Contains more Other +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +895.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +796.1%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +895.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +796.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 1.77g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 1.04g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 4.66g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 34kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.38mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 23mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 130mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 254mg 402mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.31mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.051mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.152mg 0.04mg Minestrone
Selenium 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 970IU 97IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 24µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 15µg 8µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.043mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.098mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.076mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.018mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.074mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.03mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 1mg 13mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 1.544g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.314g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.