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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 of 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 Copper +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +41%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
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 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +335.3%
Contains more Iron +41%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.8%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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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Herring
Contains more Vitamin C +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +995%
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 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +995%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74.6%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Equal in Water - 64.16
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
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74.6%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Equal in Water - 64.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.9%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Tuna salad Herring
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Herring Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 23.03g Herring
Fats 9.26g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 17mg 74mg Herring
Iron 1mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 19mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 178mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 178mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 402mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 0.56mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.145mg 0.118mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 97IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.124mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 8µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.701mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.293mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.457mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.47mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.824mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.467mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 13mg 77mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 2.615g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 2.735g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Herring
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
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.