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Mustard vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mustard and tuna salad

  • Mustard is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and iron, yet tuna salad is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna salad is 50% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +152.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more IronIron +61%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +955%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1085.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.9%
Contains more FatsFats +177.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +432.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Tuna salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 6.7mg 38%
Sodium 1104mg 402mg 31%
Protein 3.74g 16.04g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 4.122g 22%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.04mg 17%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Selenium 33.5µg 41.2µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.031mg 12%
Phosphorus 108mg 178mg 10%
Fats 3.34g 9.26g 9%
Iron 1.61mg 1mg 8%
Copper 0.074mg 0.145mg 8%
Magnesium 48mg 19mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.544g 6%
Calories 60kcal 187kcal 6%
Calcium 63mg 17mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Choline 22.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 2.887g 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.56mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 178mg 1%
Carbs 5.83g 9.41g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.26mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.467mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.33g)
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.
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.