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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 from 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 Iron +56.3%
Contains more Copper +110.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73%
Contains more Potassium +170.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
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 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Copper +110.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73%
Contains more Potassium +170.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +327.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.5%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +327.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +187.8%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +11%
Equal in Water - 66.83
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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +187.8%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +11%
Equal in Water - 66.83

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Butterfish Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 9.26g 10.28g Butterfish
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 187kcal
Calcium 17mg 28mg Butterfish
Iron 1mg 0.64mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 178mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 178mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 402mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.56mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.145mg 0.069mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 97IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 5.769mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 8µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.701mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.293mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.457mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.47mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 0.824mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.467mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 13mg 83mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Butterfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
29%
Tuna salad
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
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.

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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.