Tuna salad vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and butterfish different?
- Butterfish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and potassium than tuna salad.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for butterfish is 26% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 4 times more sodium than butterfish. While tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, butterfish contains only 114mg.
Fish, tuna salad and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +371% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
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:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11% |
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Water
~66.83g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 27% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 1.83µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 83mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.346mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 308mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 114mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.865mg | 12% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 22.15g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 46.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.192mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 481mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 5.769mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 10.28g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 187kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.