Tuna salad vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and fontina different?
- Tuna salad is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while fontina is higher in calcium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Fontina covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 45 times more vitamin B3 than fontina. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while fontina contains 0.15mg.
- Tuna salad is lower in sodium.
Fish, tuna salad and Cheese, fontina 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +334.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +480% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +525% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
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 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
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:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +507.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.9% |
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
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 19.196g | 80% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 550mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 14.5µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.15mg | 41% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 31.14g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 116mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 3.5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 261µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 346mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 1.68µg | 20% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 25.6g | 19% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 800mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.654g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 8.687g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 389kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.204mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.429mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 1.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | 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%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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.