Tuna salad vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tuna salad and chicken sandwich
- Tuna salad has more vitamin B12, selenium, and copper; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
- Tuna salad covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 45% more than chicken sandwich.
- Chicken sandwich has 2 times less copper than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 0.145mg of copper, while chicken sandwich has 0.067mg.
- Tuna salad contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 | +116.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +241.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +447.5% |
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 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +823.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +641.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +372.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +487.5% |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
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Protein
~16.28g
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.2% |
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 | 0.13µg | 45% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 19.9µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.383mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.23mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 753mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.77mg | 10% |
| Folate | 8µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.067mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.219mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 7.72mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 3.177g | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 20.89g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 4.481g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 2.123g | 3% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 250kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 11.19g | 3% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 245mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 185mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Protein | 16.04g | 16.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)