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Tuna salad vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tuna salad and chinese broccoli?

  • Tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, fiber, and manganese.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% more.
  • Chinese broccoli has less sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3069.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +488.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1433.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1307%
Contains more FatsFats +1186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147%
Contains more OtherOther +169.6%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5674%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1149.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

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 Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 1.3µg 73%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.437mg 39%
Protein 16.04g 1.14g 30%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 28.2mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.33g 25%
Folate 8µg 99µg 23%
Phosphorus 178mg 41mg 20%
Sodium 402mg 7mg 17%
Fats 9.26g 0.72g 13%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.264mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Copper 0.145mg 0.061mg 9%
Calcium 17mg 100mg 8%
Calories 187kcal 22kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.05g 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.11g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.146mg 6%
Iron 1mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin A 24µg 82µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.095mg 5%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Potassium 178mg 261mg 2%
Carbs 9.41g 3.81g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.159mg 2%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 1.31g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.84g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.