Tuna salad vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tuna salad and caramel
- Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, copper, iron, and phosphorus; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 72% more.
- Tuna salad has 45 times more vitamin B3 than caramel. Tuna salad has 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while caramel has 0.148mg.
- Caramel is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Candies, caramels.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +705.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +711.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4427% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.5% |
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:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +248.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +643.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +718.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 1.8µg | 72% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.148mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.3µg | 38% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 4.6g | 23% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 77g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.256mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.018mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 382kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 245mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.62mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 3.478g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 2.476g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 1.542g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 9.26g | 8.1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 214mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
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.