Tilapia vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tilapia and tuna salad
- Tilapia has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3 and copper.
- Tilapia covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 28% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad has 4 times less cholesterol than tilapia. Tilapia has 57mg of cholesterol, while tuna salad has 13mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.15 g
Fats:
2.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.59 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
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 | -39.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +587% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 1.2µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 54.4µg | 41.2µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 4.122g | 23% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 16.04g | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 56mg | 402mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 13mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 6.7mg | 12% |
| Fats | 2.65g | 9.26g | 10% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.145mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 178mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 2.887g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 178mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 1.544g | 3% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
41%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilapia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
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.