Tuna salad vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tuna salad and chicken meat?
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and copper; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% more.
- Chicken meat contains 5 times less sodium than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, while chicken meat contains 82mg.
We used Fish, tuna salad and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +393.8% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-708.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.3µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 23.9µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 88mg | 25% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 27.3g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 8.487mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 3.79g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.066mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 2.97g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 13.6g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 5.34g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 48µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.