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Tuna salad vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tuna salad and almonds different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, almonds are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for almonds is 98% higher.

Fish, tuna salad and Nuts, almonds are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +904.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1321.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1482.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.8%
Contains more IronIron +271%
Contains more CopperCopper +611%
Contains more ZincZinc +457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5347.5%

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.
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%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +561.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +1332.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +439.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129%
Contains more OtherOther +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +992.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 0.145mg 1.031mg 98%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.179mg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.138mg 82%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 31.551g 72%
Selenium 41.2µg 4.1µg 67%
Fats 9.26g 49.93g 63%
Magnesium 19mg 270mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 12.329g 55%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Phosphorus 178mg 481mg 43%
Iron 1mg 3.71mg 34%
Calcium 17mg 269mg 25%
Zinc 0.56mg 3.12mg 23%
Calories 187kcal 579kcal 20%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 3.618mg 19%
Sodium 402mg 1mg 17%
Potassium 178mg 733mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.205mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.544g 3.802g 10%
Protein 16.04g 21.15g 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Folate 8µg 44µg 9%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.471mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.137mg 4%
Carbs 9.41g 21.55g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 9.41g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.