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Smelt vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smelt and Tuna salad different?

  • Smelt is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Smelt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 115% more than Tuna salad.
  • Smelt contains 23 times more Manganese than Tuna salad. Smelt contains 0.9mg of Manganese, while Tuna salad contains 0.04mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad types were used in this article.

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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.
Smelt
Smelt
10
:
0
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +352.9%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +2150%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +352.9%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +2150%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%

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.
Smelt
Smelt
4
:
5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.4%
Contains more Folate +60%
Smelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.4%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Fats +198.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +41.1%
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Tuna salad
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 Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Fats +198.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +41.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.2%
Smelt
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt 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 Smelt Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 22.6g 16.04g Smelt
Fats 3.1g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 124kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 77mg 17mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 1mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Smelt
Phosphorus 295mg 178mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 178mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg 402mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.56mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.145mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.04mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 41.2µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.07mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.26mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.081mg Smelt
Folate 5µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 1.2µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.18mg Smelt
Threonine 0.991mg 0.701mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.041mg 0.739mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg 1.293mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg 1.457mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg 0.47mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.626mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg 0.824mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg 0.467mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.579g 1.544g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.055g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.014g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Tuna salad
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
55%
Smelt
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt 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?
?
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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.