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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, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in 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.
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +137.7%
Contains more Selenium +3069.2%
Contains more Calcium +488.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +137.7%
Contains more Selenium +3069.2%
Contains more Calcium +488.2%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 B3 +1433.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1588.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1433.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1588.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +1137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1307%
Contains more Fats +1186.1%
Contains more Carbs +147%
Contains more Other +169.6%
Contains more Water +48.1%
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 Protein +1307%
Contains more Fats +1186.1%
Contains more Carbs +147%
Contains more Other +169.6%
Contains more Water +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5674%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1149.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5674%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1149.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 1.31g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 1.14g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.72g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 3.81g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 22kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 0.84g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 17mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 41mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 402mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.56mg 0.39mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.061mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 41.2µg 1.3µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 2.2mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.437mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.159mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.05g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.33g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna salad Chinese broccoli
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
48%
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 contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.