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Tuna salad vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna salad and Beefsteak raw

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% more.
  • Tuna salad has 7 times more Sodium than Beefsteak raw. Tuna salad has 402mg of Sodium, while Beefsteak raw has 55mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +846.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +846.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +545.5%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +15.5%
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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Fats +72.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +545.5%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Water +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2081%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2081%

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 Beefsteak raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Beefsteak raw Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 21.38g Beefsteak raw
Fats 9.26g 5.36g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 134kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 5mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 2mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 178mg 220mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 178mg 375mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 402mg 55mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 0.56mg 5.3mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.145mg 0.079mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 27.9µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 6IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.075mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.182mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 5.048mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 8µg 3µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.69µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 1.5µg Beefsteak raw
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.262mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 0.701mg 1.099mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.09mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 1.293mg 2.011mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 1.457mg 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.47mg 0.621mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.931mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 0.824mg 1.152mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.467mg 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 13mg 67mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.253g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.875g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.354g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.189g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Beefsteak raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
29%
Tuna salad
52%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.