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Spread vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spread and tuna salad

  • Spread has more vitamin B1, while tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 6 times less vitamin B1 than spread. Spread contains 0.172mg of vitamin B1, while tuna salad contains 0.031mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tuna salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +26.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.7%

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.
Spread
8
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% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +454.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 FatsFats +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.4%
~equal in Water ~63.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +162.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 9.7µg 41.2µg 57%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 6.7mg 31%
Sodium 1013mg 402mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.977g 1.544g 20%
Protein 7.66g 16.04g 17%
Phosphorus 59mg 178mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.031mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 2.887g 12%
Fats 17.34g 9.26g 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 4.122g 10%
Cholesterol 38mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.07mg 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.56mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.2µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Iron 0.79mg 1mg 3%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Calories 235kcal 187kcal 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.145mg 2%
Potassium 110mg 178mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 11.94g 9.41g 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 9.41g N/A
Vitamin A 26µg 24µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.