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Tuna salad vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Chives

  • Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tuna salad is 73% higher.
  • Chives contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Chives, raw.

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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
7
Chives
Chives
Contains more Phosphorus +206.9%
Contains more Selenium +4477.8%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +832.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Copper - 0.157
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.9%
Contains more Selenium +4477.8%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +832.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Copper - 0.157

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
10
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin B3 +935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4387.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +1212.5%
Tuna salad
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%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4387.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +1212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
4
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +390.5%
Contains more Fats +1168.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.3%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Tuna salad
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
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +390.5%
Contains more Fats +1168.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.3%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Water +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2938.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1443.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2938.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1443.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

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 Chives
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Chives Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 1.85g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 3.27g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.73g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 4.35g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 30kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 1.85g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 17mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 19mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 178mg 58mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 402mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.56mg
Copper 0.145mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.04mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 41.2µg 0.9µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 2.2mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.647mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 8µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.037mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.128mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.139mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.195mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.163mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.036mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.105mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.057mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Chives
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.146g Chives
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.095g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.267g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.398g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.