Tuna salad vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tuna salad and onions
- Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron; however, onions are richer in fiber and vitamin C.
- Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 74% more than onions.
- Onions contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Onions, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +271.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +513.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5675.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1358.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9160% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +508.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.1% |
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Carbs
~9.34g
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22107.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24147.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 0.5µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.116mg | 41% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 1.1g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.017g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 29mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 0.1g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.039mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.21mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.042g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.013g | 7% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 40kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 7.4mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 9.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.014mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.502g)
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.