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Tuna salad vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna salad and Mashed potato?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron, however, Mashed potato is richer in Fiber.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 73% more.
  • Mashed potato contains 17 times less Vitamin B12 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 1.2µg of Vitamin B12, while Mashed potato contains 0.07µg.
  • Mashed potato has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fast foods, potato, mashed types 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 Iron +222.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.7%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +5050%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +222.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.7%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +5050%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +872.1%
Contains more Fats +228.4%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Water +26.1%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +872.1%
Contains more Fats +228.4%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Water +26.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 16.04g 1.65g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 2.82g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 187kcal 89kcal Tuna salad
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 17mg 18mg Mashed potato
Iron 1mg 0.31mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 59mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 402mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.56mg 0.22mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.035mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 41.2µg 0.8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.015mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.015mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.08mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 8µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.07µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
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 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.72g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.342g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.