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Tuna salad vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Mixed nuts

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily Manganese needs 87% more than Tuna salad.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tuna salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
1
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9
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Selenium +21.5%
Contains more Calcium +588.2%
Contains more Iron +161%
Contains more Magnesium +1105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.2%
Contains more Potassium +255.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +525.5%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Mixed nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Selenium +21.5%
Contains more Calcium +588.2%
Contains more Iron +161%
Contains more Magnesium +1105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.2%
Contains more Potassium +255.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +525.5%
Contains more Manganese +5000%

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
9
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.6%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Tuna salad
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%
Mixed nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.6%
Contains more Folate +937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
1
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4
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Water +2936.5%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Carbs +123.7%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Tuna salad
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
Mixed nuts
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Water +2936.5%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Carbs +123.7%
Contains more Other +35.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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2
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +886.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Mixed nuts
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +886.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 16.04g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 9.26g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 9.41g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 187kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 17mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 1mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 19mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 178mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 178mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 402mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.56mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.145mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 0.04mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 41.2µg 33.9µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 3IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.5mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 8µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.701mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.293mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 1.457mg 0.782mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.283mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.824mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.467mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 8.711g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.005g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.