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Tuna salad vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Scallion different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tuna salad is 74% higher.
  • Scallion has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna salad and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties used 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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6
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Phosphorus +381.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +74.7%
Contains more Selenium +6766.7%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +74.7%
Contains more Selenium +6766.7%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
4
:
8
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +700%
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%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +776.5%
Contains more Fats +4773.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Other +163%
Contains more Water +42.2%
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
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +776.5%
Contains more Fats +4773.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Other +163%
Contains more Water +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10592.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5470.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10592.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5470.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 4.74g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 1.83g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.19g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 7.34g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 32kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 2.33g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 17mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 1mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 178mg 37mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 402mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.56mg 0.39mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.083mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 41.2µg 0.6µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 2.2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.525mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.075mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.061mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.02mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.072mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.077mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.109mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.091mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.02mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.059mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.032mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.032g Scallion
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.027g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.074g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.