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Tuna salad vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Mackerel

  • Mackerel is higher than Tuna salad in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 742% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 5 times more Sodium than Mackerel. While Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, Mackerel contains only 83mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
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7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +410.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Copper +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +410.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Contains more Other +138%
Tuna salad
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
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Fats +92.3%
Contains more Other +138%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 9.26g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 17mg 15mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 19mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 178mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 178mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 402mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.56mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.145mg 0.094mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 97IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.4mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 8µg 2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.701mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.293mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.457mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.47mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.824mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.467mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 13mg 75mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 4.176g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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 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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.