Porridge vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between porridge and tuna salad
- Porridge has more iron and calcium, while tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 70% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 5 times less calcium than porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in porridge is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +411.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +274% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1012.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1086.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1371.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +266.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +523.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1013.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4309.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +868.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10210.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3515.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 41.2µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.2µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 6.7mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 1mg | 34% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 16.04g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 4.122g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 178mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 9.26g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.145mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 1.544g | 7% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 2.887g | 7% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 187kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 178mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 9.41g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
4%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.511g)
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.