Salmon oil vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salmon oil and Tuna
- Salmon oil contains less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Tuna.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tuna is 197% higher.
- Tuna has 97 times less Saturated Fat than Salmon oil. Salmon oil has 19.872g of Saturated Fat, while Tuna has 0.205g.
Food types used in this article are Fish oil, salmon 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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Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
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Protein:
29.15 g
Fats:
0.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.98 g
Other:
1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats | +16849.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
40.324 g
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20941.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22942.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 902kcal | 130kcal | |
Protein | 0g | 29.15g | |
Fats | 100g | 0.59g | |
Cholesterol | 485mg | 47mg | |
Vitamin D | 82IU | ||
Magnesium | 0mg | 42mg | |
Calcium | 0mg | 4mg | |
Potassium | 0mg | 527mg | |
Iron | 0mg | 0.92mg | |
Copper | 0mg | 0.043mg | |
Zinc | 0mg | 0.45mg | |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 333mg | |
Sodium | 0mg | 54mg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 65IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 22µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | ||
Vitamin D | 2µg | ||
Manganese | 0mg | 0.013mg | |
Selenium | 0µg | 108.2µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.134mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.137mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 22.07mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.334mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1.038mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.35µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | ||
Folate | 0µg | 2µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.02g | ||
Choline | 77.6mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 19.872g | 0.205g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 29.037g | 0.138g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 40.324g | 0.175g | |
Tryptophan | 0.313mg | ||
Threonine | 1.224mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.287mg | ||
Leucine | 2.27mg | ||
Lysine | 2.565mg | ||
Methionine | 0.827mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | ||
Valine | 1.438mg | ||
Histidine | 0.822mg | ||
Omega-3 - EPA | 13.023g | 0.015g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 18.232g | 0.105g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 2.991g | 0.005g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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
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88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)