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Tuna salad vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna salad and Jerky

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 73% more than Tuna salad.
  • Jerky has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad has 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Jerky has 1.732mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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 less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Selenium +285%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +442%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.7%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +1348.2%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Selenium +285%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +442%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.7%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +1348.2%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121%
Contains more Folate +1575%
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 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121%
Contains more Folate +1575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +170.4%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +221.1%
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
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +170.4%
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +221.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.6%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 9.2g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 9.26g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 9.41g 11g Jerky
Calories 187kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 17mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 1mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 178mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 178mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 402mg 2081mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.145mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.04mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 41.2µg 10.7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 0IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.732mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.163mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 8µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.99µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 48mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 10.85g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.011g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.