Tuna salad vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tuna salad and halibut
- Tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B12, yet halibut is richer in vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for halibut is 31% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 4 times more sodium than halibut. Tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, while halibut contains 103mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +498.8% |
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:
18.42 g
Fats:
17.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.88 g
Other:
1.96 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.6% |
~equal in
Water
~61.88g
~equal in
Other
~1.96g
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
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.753 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +272.1% |
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.485mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 1.923mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 10.742g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.753g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 59mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 17.74g | 13% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 103mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.038mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 46.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.96µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 3.102g | 7% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 344mg | 5% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 18.42g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.288mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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