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Tuna salad vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and French fries?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 73% higher.
  • French fries are lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +4477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +225.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +4477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +225.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Manganese +517.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.3%
Contains more Folate +275%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.3%
Contains more Folate +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +367.6%
Contains more Water +63.8%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +340.4%
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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +367.6%
Contains more Water +63.8%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +340.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad French fries Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 37.64g French fries
Protein 16.04g 3.43g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 9.41g 41.44g French fries
Calories 187kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 17mg 18mg French fries
Iron 1mg 0.81mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 178mg 125mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 402mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.56mg 0.5mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.124mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 41.2µg 0.9µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 0IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.039mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 3.004mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 8µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 2.336g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.