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Tuna salad vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tuna salad and cranberries?

  • Tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron, while cranberries are higher in fiber, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% higher.
  • Cranberries are lower in sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Cranberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.5%
Contains more IronIron +334.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +567.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6533.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3387%
Contains more FatsFats +7023.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1675%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15938.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7394.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Cranberries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Cranberries DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 0.1µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.101mg 41%
Protein 16.04g 0.46g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.055g 27%
Phosphorus 178mg 11mg 24%
Sodium 402mg 2mg 17%
Fats 9.26g 0.13g 14%
Fiber 0g 3.6g 14%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 14mg 13%
Copper 0.145mg 0.056mg 10%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.267mg 10%
Iron 1mg 0.23mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.008g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.018g 7%
Calories 187kcal 46kcal 7%
Vitamin K 5µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.02mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.09mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 178mg 80mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.012mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.057mg 2%
Folate 8µg 1µg 2%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.295mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 8mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Carbs 9.41g 11.97g 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 8.37g N/A
Sugar 4.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.033mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.053mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.045mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.018mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Cranberries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
10%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
8%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.536g)
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.

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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.