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Noodles vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Noodles and Tuna

  • Noodles is higher in Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin D.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 153% higher.
  • Noodles has 42 times more Folate than Tuna. While Noodles has 84µg of Folate, Tuna has only 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
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Tuna
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +127.9%
Contains more Manganese +2323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.2%
Contains more Potassium +1286.8%
Contains more Selenium +352.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +127.9%
Contains more Manganese +2323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.2%
Contains more Potassium +1286.8%
Contains more Selenium +352.7%

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +962.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +962.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Fats +250.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +542.1%
Contains more Other +156%
Equal in Water - 68.98
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +250.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +542.1%
Contains more Other +156%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 0g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 2.07g 0.59g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 0g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 130kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g 0g Tuna
Fiber 1.2g 0g Noodles
Calcium 12mg 4mg Noodles
Iron 1.47mg 0.92mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 76mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 38mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 5mg 54mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.45mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.043mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.013mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 21IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 4IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.134mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 84µg 2µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.138mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.19mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.365mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.137mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.086mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.22mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.121mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 29mg 47mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.02g Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.138g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.175g Noodles
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Tuna
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
21%
Noodles
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.