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Tuna salad vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna salad and Cheeseburger?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Cheeseburger contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 1.2µg of Vitamin B12, while Cheeseburger contains 0.76µg.
  • Tuna salad has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +110.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +344.6%
Contains more Manganese +690%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +110.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +344.6%
Contains more Manganese +690%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161

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 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +845.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.5%
Contains more Folate +775%
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +845.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.5%
Contains more Folate +775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.5%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +197.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Other - 2.11
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Water +63.5%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +197.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Other - 2.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.04g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 9.26g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 9.41g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 187kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 17mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 178mg 161mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 402mg 515mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.145mg 0.111mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 41.2µg 19.6µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 5.217mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 8µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.76µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.155mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.571mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.293mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 1.457mg 0.784mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.377mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.824mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.467mg 0.445mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 43mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.57g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 6.473g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.005g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.658g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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