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Tuna salad vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna salad and grapefruit

  • Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 75% more than grapefruit.
  • Grapefruit contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +888.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.262mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1983.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6514.3%
Contains more OtherOther +475.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14335%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11350%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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 Grapefruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Grapefruit DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 0.1µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.204mg 41%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 31.2mg 32%
Protein 16.04g 0.77g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.036g 27%
Phosphorus 178mg 18mg 23%
Sodium 402mg 0mg 17%
Fats 9.26g 0.14g 14%
Copper 0.145mg 0.032mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.08mg 12%
Calories 187kcal 42kcal 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.021g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.02g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.07mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 58µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.031mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.053mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.043mg 1%
Potassium 178mg 135mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 22mg 1%
Folate 8µg 13µg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 9.06g N/A
Carbs 9.41g 10.66g 0%
Sugar 6.89g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.262mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.008mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.