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Tuna salad vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Crayfish

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Crayfish is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Crayfish is 60% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 4 times more Sodium than Crayfish. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Crayfish contains 94mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more IronIron +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1205%

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% 5.8% 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 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg

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
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +671.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.77g

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
23% 31% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1083.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1023.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Crayfish Opinion
Calories 187kcal 82kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 16.77g Crayfish
Fats 9.26g 1.2g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.9mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 133mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 33mg Crayfish
Calcium 17mg 60mg Crayfish
Potassium 178mg 296mg Crayfish
Iron 1mg 0.83mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Zinc 0.56mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Phosphorus 178mg 270mg Crayfish
Sodium 402mg 94mg Crayfish
Vitamin A 97IU 50IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 24µg 15µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 41.2µg 36.7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.05mg Crayfish
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.085mg Crayfish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.28mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.58mg Crayfish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.076mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.15µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Folate 8µg 44µg Crayfish
Choline 80.9mg Crayfish
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.181g Crayfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.244g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.367g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.234mg Crayfish
Threonine 0.701mg 0.676mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.811mg Crayfish
Leucine 1.293mg 1.329mg Crayfish
Lysine 1.457mg 1.457mg
Methionine 0.47mg 0.472mg Crayfish
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.706mg Crayfish
Valine 0.824mg 0.786mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.341mg Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.119g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.047g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Crayfish
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
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.