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

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Mullet fish

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna salad is 40% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 6 times more Sodium than Mullet fish. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Mullet fish contains 71mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat.

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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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +41%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.141mg

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% 5.8% 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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +504.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1221.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.431g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 187kcal 150kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 9.26g 4.86g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 63mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 33mg Mullet fish
Calcium 17mg 31mg Mullet fish
Potassium 178mg 458mg Mullet fish
Iron 1mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.145mg 0.141mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 178mg 244mg Mullet fish
Sodium 402mg 71mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 97IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 24µg 42µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 6.3mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.25µg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 10µg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.431g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 1.382g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.917g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.701mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.293mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 1.457mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.47mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 0.824mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.467mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Mullet 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
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.