Smoked salmon vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between smoked salmon and tuna salad
- Smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and copper, yet tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 86% more than tuna salad.
- Smoked salmon contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than tuna salad. While smoked salmon contains 0.278mg of vitamin B6, tuna salad contains only 0.081mg.
- The amount of sodium in tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 CopperCopper | +58.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +171.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 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 | -39.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +314.3% |
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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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 1.2µg | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 4.122g | 21% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 41.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.081mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 6.7mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 402mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.145mg | 9% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 9.26g | 8% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 16.04g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 1.544g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 2.887g | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 178mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 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
76%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins