Tuna salad vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and herring different?
- Tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3, while herring is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 498% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 3 times more sodium than herring. Tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, while herring contains 115mg.
Fish, tuna salad and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +335.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| 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 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +261.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +327.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +329.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +995% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
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Water
~64.16g
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
2.615 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.735 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.9% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 13.14µg | 498% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 77mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.348mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 303mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.299mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 4.124mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 16.04g | 23.03g | 14% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 115mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 46.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 2.735g | 9% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 419mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 2.615g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 41mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 4.79g | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.41mg | 5% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 11.59g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 203kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 36µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 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%
163%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)