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Tuna salad vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tuna salad and biscuits

  • Tuna salad is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna salad is 47% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than biscuits. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while biscuits contain 2.949mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1282.4%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +845%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1048.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.285mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.1%
Contains more WaterWater +118.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +374%
Contains more OtherOther +50.2%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.163g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.08µg 47%
Selenium 41.2µg 19.5µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.356mg 27%
Iron 1mg 2.9mg 24%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.949mg 23%
Calcium 17mg 235mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.31mg 18%
Protein 16.04g 7g 18%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.378mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.544g 4.324g 13%
Folate 8µg 61µg 13%
Carbs 9.41g 44.6g 12%
Fats 9.26g 16.3g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 6.93g 10%
Sodium 402mg 580mg 8%
Calories 187kcal 353kcal 8%
Copper 0.145mg 0.082mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Cholesterol 13mg 3mg 3%
Phosphorus 178mg 164mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.2mg 2%
Potassium 178mg 121mg 2%
Net carbs 9.41g 43.1g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.285mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 4.163g 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.161mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.