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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 from Eel is 124% 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.
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%
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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%
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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 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
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 +3804.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.28mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.077mg
~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
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
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%
~equal in Water ~59.31g
~equal in Other ~2.09g

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
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
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.
Tuna salad Eel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Eel Opinion
Calories 187kcal 236kcal Eel
Protein 16.04g 23.65g Eel
Fats 9.26g 14.95g Eel
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.8mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 161mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Eel
Calcium 17mg 26mg Eel
Potassium 178mg 349mg Eel
Iron 1mg 0.64mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.029mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 2.08mg Eel
Phosphorus 178mg 277mg Eel
Sodium 402mg 65mg Eel
Vitamin A 97IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A 24µg 1137µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 41.2µg 8.3µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.051mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.487mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.28mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.077mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.89µg Eel
Folate 8µg 17µg Eel
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.023g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.214g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.701mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.293mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.457mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.47mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.824mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.467mg 0.696mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Eel
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
60%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
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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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.
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.