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Tuna salad vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna salad and Carp?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carp's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 50% more.
  • Carp contains 6 times less Sodium than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Carp contains 63mg.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
8
Carp
Carp
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
5
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
Tuna salad
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%
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +526.5%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Tuna salad
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
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +526.5%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.985
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.985

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Carp Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 22.86g Carp
Fats 9.26g 7.17g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 162kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 52mg Carp
Iron 1mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 178mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 178mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 402mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 0.56mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.145mg 0.073mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 41.2µg 16.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 32IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 10µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.6mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.1mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.219mg Carp
Folate 8µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.47µg Carp
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.701mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.293mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 1.457mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.47mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 0.824mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.467mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 13mg 84mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.835g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.