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Tuna salad vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tuna salad and artichoke

  • Tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet artichoke is higher in fiber, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, and copper.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 75% more than artichoke.
  • The amount of sodium in artichoke is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.9%
Contains more IronIron +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +540%

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +540.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +431.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.066mg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +390.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6073.3%
Contains more OtherOther +88.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57640%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6340.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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 Artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Artichoke DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 0.2µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.046mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.064g 27%
Protein 16.04g 3.27g 26%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Folate 8µg 68µg 15%
Fats 9.26g 0.15g 14%
Sodium 402mg 94mg 13%
Phosphorus 178mg 90mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 11.7mg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 60mg 10%
Copper 0.145mg 0.231mg 10%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.256mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.036g 7%
Calories 187kcal 47kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.005g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Potassium 178mg 370mg 6%
Iron 1mg 1.28mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.072mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.116mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.338mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.49mg 1%
Carbs 9.41g 10.51g 0%
Net carbs 9.41g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.066mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.