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Mullet fish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mullet fish and tuna salad

  • Mullet fish is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and iron, yet tuna salad is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna salad is 40% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than tuna salad. Mullet fish contains 0.49mg of vitamin B6, while tuna salad contains 0.081mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
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 +73.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +41%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg

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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +504.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.7mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 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 +108.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.544g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Tuna salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.2µg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.081mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 4.122g 21%
Protein 24.81g 16.04g 18%
Cholesterol 63mg 13mg 17%
Sodium 71mg 402mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.26mg 12%
Selenium 46.8µg 41.2µg 10%
Phosphorus 244mg 178mg 9%
Potassium 458mg 178mg 8%
Fats 4.86g 9.26g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.031mg 6%
Iron 1.41mg 1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 2.887g 4%
Zinc 0.88mg 0.56mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 19mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.41g 3%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 6.7mg 3%
Calories 150kcal 187kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin A 42µg 24µg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 17mg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.431g 1.544g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.41g N/A
Copper 0.141mg 0.145mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Mullet fish
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.