Tuna salad vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tuna salad and meatball
- Tuna salad has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, fiber, folate, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Meatball covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 76% more than tuna salad.
- Meatball has 52 times less selenium than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 41.2µg of selenium, while meatball has 0.8µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +386.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2925.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +875% |
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:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~9g
~equal in
Water
~58g
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
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.425g
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 B1 | 0.031mg | 0.938mg | 76% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 0.8µg | 73% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.706mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 2.5mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 344mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.6g | 18% |
| Folate | 8µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.16mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 1.5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.213mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.8mg | 11% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 21g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 550mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 4.666g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 2.188g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 1.425g | 1% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 197kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 9g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 180mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)