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Sunfish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunfish and Tuna salad?

  • Sunfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, while Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 46% higher.
  • Tuna salad has 22 times less Manganese than Sunfish. Sunfish has 0.897mg of Manganese, while Tuna salad has 0.04mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad types in this comparison.

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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.
Sunfish
Sunfish
9
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +505.9%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +255.4%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +2142.5%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Sunfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
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 +505.9%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +255.4%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +2142.5%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%

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.
Sunfish
Sunfish
6
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Sunfish
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% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 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 B1 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunfish
Sunfish
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Fats +928.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +317.6%
Sunfish
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 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 +55%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Fats +928.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +317.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunfish
Sunfish
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1824.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.6%
Sunfish
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 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 -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1824.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunfish 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 Sunfish Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 24.87g 16.04g Sunfish
Fats 0.9g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 114kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 103mg 17mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 1mg Sunfish
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 178mg Sunfish
Potassium 449mg 178mg Sunfish
Sodium 103mg 402mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 0.56mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.145mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.04mg Sunfish
Selenium 16.2µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 58IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 1mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.031mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.07mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.26mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.081mg Sunfish
Folate 17µg 8µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.2µg Sunfish
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.18mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.09mg 0.701mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.146mg 0.739mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg 1.293mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg 1.457mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.47mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 0.626mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg 0.824mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.467mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 86mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.178g 1.544g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 0.055g Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 0.014g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunfish 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
39%
Sunfish
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.366g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish 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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.