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Tuna salad vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tuna salad and ling fish?

  • Tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B12, while ling fish is higher in vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and potassium.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Ling fish has 2 times less sodium than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 402mg of sodium, while ling fish has 173mg.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +20.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.141mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +1029.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17%

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 Ling fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Ling fish DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 27%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.801mg 24%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.65µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.351mg 21%
Protein 16.04g 24.35g 17%
Magnesium 19mg 81mg 15%
Fats 9.26g 0.82g 13%
Cholesterol 13mg 51mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.231mg 12%
Phosphorus 178mg 254mg 11%
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg 10%
Sodium 402mg 173mg 10%
Potassium 178mg 486mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.127mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 7%
Calories 187kcal 111kcal 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 1mg 4%
Calcium 17mg 44mg 3%
Carbs 9.41g 0g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.369mg 2%
Iron 1mg 0.83mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 35µg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 0g N/A
Copper 0.145mg 0.141mg 0%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.038mg 0%
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 1.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.122mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.979mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 2.236mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.254mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.717mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Ling fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
26%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.