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Tuna salad vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and Sardine?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 323% higher.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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%
Sardine
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.9%

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%
Sardine
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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 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +645%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +102.8%
~equal in Water ~59.61g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.528g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Sardine Opinion
Calories 187kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 16.04g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 9.26g 11.45g Sardine
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 142mg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 19mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 17mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 178mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 1mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.145mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.56mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 178mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 402mg 307mg Sardine
Vitamin A 97IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 24µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.04mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 41.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 5.245mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 8µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.528g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.701mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.293mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.457mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.47mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.824mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.467mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.