Tuna salad vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and mackerel different?
- Tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12 450% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than mackerel. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while mackerel contains 3.3mg.
- Tuna salad is lower in saturated Fat.
Fish, tuna salad and Fish, mackerel, salted types were used 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 CopperCopper | +45% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +406.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
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:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +529.1% |
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
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +188.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 305kcal |
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| Protein | 16.04g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 9.26g | 25.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 178mg | 520mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 402mg | 4450mg |
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| Vitamin A | 97IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.544g | 7.148g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.887g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 6.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.18mg |
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| Threonine | 0.701mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.739mg |
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| Leucine | 1.293mg |
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| Lysine | 1.457mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg |
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| Valine | 0.824mg |
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| Histidine | 0.467mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
200%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 4048mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins