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Snapper vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Snapper and Tuna salad

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron.
  • Snapper covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 96% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Snapper. Snapper has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Tuna salad has 0.081mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%

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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1836.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +64%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +438.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +796.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +601%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Tuna salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 128kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 26.3g 16.04g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 47mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 37mg 19mg Snapper
Calcium 40mg 17mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 178mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.046mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.44mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 201mg 178mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 402mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 97IU Snapper
Vitamin A 35µg 24µg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 49µg 41.2µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.031mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.26mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.081mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.2µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 8µg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.544g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.18mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.701mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.739mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.293mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.457mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.47mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.626mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.824mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.467mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.014g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.055g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.179g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.