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Tuna salad vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna salad and Drum fish

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Drum fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Drum fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 46% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad has 4 times more Sodium than Drum fish. While Tuna salad has 402mg of Sodium, Drum fish has only 96mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna salad and Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry 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 27% 23% 31% 43% 99% 23% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +352.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.3%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2142.5%

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% 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% 12% 0% 0% 20% 48% 54% 52% 80% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +752%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%

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
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.479 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.434g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.807g

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 Drum fish
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Drum fish Opinion
Calories 187kcal 153kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 22.49g Drum fish
Fats 9.26g 6.32g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 82mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Drum fish
Calcium 17mg 77mg Drum fish
Potassium 178mg 353mg Drum fish
Iron 1mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Copper 0.145mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.56mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 178mg 231mg Drum fish
Sodium 402mg 96mg Drum fish
Vitamin A 97IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A 24µg 59µg Drum fish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 41.2µg 16.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.862mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Folate 8µg 17µg Drum fish
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.434g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.807g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.479g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.252mg Drum fish
Threonine 0.701mg 0.986mg Drum fish
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.036mg Drum fish
Leucine 1.293mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.457mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.47mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.878mg Drum fish
Valine 0.824mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.467mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Drum fish
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
44%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.