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Tuna salad vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna salad and Gratin

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Gratin has more Calcium, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 70% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tuna salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
4
:
6
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +1425.9%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +302.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 433
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +1425.9%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +302.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 433

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
8
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Tuna salad
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%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Protein +217%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 2.08
Tuna salad
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
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +217%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 2.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
0
Gratin
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1393.5%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1393.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 16.04g 5.06g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 7.59g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 187kcal 132kcal Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 17mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1mg 0.64mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Gratin
Phosphorus 178mg 113mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 402mg 433mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.145mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.04mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 41.2µg 2.7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 2.2mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.993mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 8µg 11µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.192mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.284mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.443mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.381mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.117mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.254mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.325mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.151mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 23mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 4.733g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.149g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.276g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.