Tuna salad vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and pollock
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3 and copper, yet pollock is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 10 times more saturated fat than pollock. While tuna salad contains 1.544g of saturated fat, pollock contains only 0.159g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).
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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 IronIron | +78.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +141.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +326.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +205% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats | +684.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2054.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +607% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.7% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 3.66µg | 103% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.583g | 24% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 86mg | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.329mg | 19% |
Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 3.949mg | 17% |
Protein | 16.04g | 23.48g | 15% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 81mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 178mg | 267mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.223mg | 12% |
Fats | 9.26g | 1.18g | 12% |
Copper | 0.145mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.134g | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Potassium | 178mg | 430mg | 7% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.56mg | 6% |
Calcium | 17mg | 72mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.159g | 6% |
Selenium | 41.2µg | 44.1µg | 5% |
Calories | 187kcal | 111kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.432mg | 3% |
Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 24µg | 17µg | 1% |
Sodium | 402mg | 419mg | 1% |
Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.701mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.824mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.086g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.423g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 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
27%

60%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.385g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins