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Tuna salad vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna salad and Cornmeal

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +292.4%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +335%
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +292.4%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +335%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Folate +2512.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1677.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Folate +2512.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +429.1%
Contains more Water +464.9%
Contains more Other +317.6%
Contains more Carbs +744.3%
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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +429.1%
Contains more Water +464.9%
Contains more Other +317.6%
Contains more Carbs +744.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

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 Cornmeal
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 16.04g 7.11g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 1.75g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 187kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 17mg 3mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 178mg 99mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 142mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.56mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.145mg 0.076mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 41.2µg 10.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 11µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.968mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.24mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 8µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.038mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.172mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.242mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 1.006mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.105mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.162mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.366mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.337mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.172mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.22g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.39g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.828g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.