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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~178mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
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 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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
18% 34% 48%
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.
Smoked salmon Tuna salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Tuna salad DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Smoked salmon
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.