Tuna salad vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tuna salad and eel
- Tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and copper, yet eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for eel is 74% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 6 times more sodium than eel. Tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, while eel contains 65mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +396.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +490.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
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:
23.65 g
Fats:
14.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
2.09 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.4% |
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Water
~59.31g
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Other
~2.09g
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
3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.214 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219.3% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 1137µg | 124% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 2.89µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 8.3µg | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 161mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.214g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 9.218g | 16% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 65mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 23.65g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 4.487mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.08mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 277mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.183mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.029mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 14.95g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 3.023g | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 349mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 236kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 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
27%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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