Tuna salad vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tuna salad and cheeseburgers?
- Tuna salad is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Cheeseburgers contain 2 times less vitamin B12 than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 1.2µg of vitamin B12, while cheeseburgers contain 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 CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +110.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +690% |
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 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +845.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +418.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +775% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 19.6µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.363mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.293mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 6.473g | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.71mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.49mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.76µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.658g | 16% |
| Folate | 8µg | 70µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.316mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.228mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 5.217mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fats | 9.26g | 14.72g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.545mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 5.413g | 6% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 308kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 28.03g | 6% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 515mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 50µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 161mg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 16.51g | 1% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.51g
~equal in
Other
~2.11g
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.5% |
