Tuna salad vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and coleslaw
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
- Tuna salad covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 50% more than coleslaw.
- Tuna salad contains 33 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
- The amount of sodium in coleslaw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fast foods, coleslaw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
Contains more IronIron | +354.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +866.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +790% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +19.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3152.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11900% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +563.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
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:
0.95 g
Fats:
9.91 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
73.42 g
Other:
0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1588.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +156.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
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Fats
~9.91g
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
1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.348 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.599g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.671g
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 41.2µg | 75% | |
Vitamin K | 70.9µg | 59% | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.01µg | 50% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.206mg | 41% |
Protein | 16.04g | 0.95g | 30% |
Phosphorus | 178mg | 20mg | 23% |
Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 14.6mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.145mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
Sodium | 402mg | 203mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 5.348g | 8% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.9g | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 4mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.102mg | 3% |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Fructose | 1.44g | 2% | |
Calories | 187kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
Carbs | 9.41g | 14.89g | 2% |
Fats | 9.26g | 9.91g | 1% |
Potassium | 178mg | 129mg | 1% |
Calcium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 2.671g | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.41g | 12.99g | N/A |
Sugar | 12.19g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 24µg | 28µg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
Saturated fat | 1.544g | 1.599g | 0% |
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 | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.279g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.979g | 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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.