Tuna salad vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tuna salad and croissant?
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, croissant is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and iron.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 51% more.
- Croissant contains 8 times less vitamin B12 than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 1.2µg of vitamin B12, while croissant contains 0.16µg.
- Tuna salad has less cholesterol.
We used Fish, tuna salad and Croissants, butter types in this article.
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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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +725% |
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +758.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
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:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +386.7% |
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
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 11.659g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.16µg | 43% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 22.7µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.388mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 2.188mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 206µg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.094g | 20% |
| Folate | 8µg | 88µg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 21g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 67mg | 18% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 8.2g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.241mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 45.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.861mg | 12% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 406kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 5.525g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 467mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.002g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.