Tuna salad vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and fish sticks
- Tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and copper, yet fish sticks are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, and fiber.
- Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than fish sticks.
- Tuna salad contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than fish sticks. While tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, fish sticks contain only 1.536mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.
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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 | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +162.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +336.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.2% |
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
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 15.7µg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 1.536mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 7.824g | 25% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 16.23g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 3.733g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.059mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.96µg | 10% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 11.01g | 10% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.182mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 277kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 21.66g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 191mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 3.193g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 185mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 402mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (402 mg)
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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