Tuna salad vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tuna salad and chocolate
- Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 98% more than tuna salad.
- Chocolate has 17 times less sodium than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 402mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +1273.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +668.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214% |
| Contains more IronIron | +702% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +609% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3447.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +824.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +421.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.2% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6411.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +237.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +550.1% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.4% |
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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| Copper | 0.145mg | 1.028mg | 98% |
| Iron | 1mg | 8.02mg | 88% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 18.519g | 77% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 3µg | 69% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 1.419mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.23µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.725mg | 37% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 31.28g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 4.88g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.092g | 20% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 546kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 61.17g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 9.54g | 17% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 559mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 206mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals