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Table salt vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Tuna different?

  • Tuna is higher than Table salt in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Choline, and Vitamin D.
  • Table salt covers your daily need of Sodium 1683% more than Tuna.
  • Tuna is lower in Sodium.

Salt, table and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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.
Table salt
Table salt
2
:
8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Manganese +669.2%
Contains more Iron +178.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6487.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +108100%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Manganese +669.2%
Contains more Iron +178.8%
Contains more Magnesium +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6487.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +108100%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
11
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Other +7696.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +34390%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Other +7696.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +34390%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Tuna Opinion
Protein 0g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0g 0.59g Tuna
Calories 0kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 24mg 4mg Table salt
Iron 0.33mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 1mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 0mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 8mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 38758mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.1mg 0.45mg Tuna
Copper 0.03mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.1mg 0.013mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Table salt
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.205g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Table salt
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 38704mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.