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Tuna salad vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna salad and Orange roughy

  • Tuna salad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Orange roughy is richer in Selenium.
  • Orange roughy covers your daily Selenium needs 86% more than Tuna salad.
  • Orange roughy has 45 times less Saturated Fat than Tuna salad. Tuna salad has 1.544g of Saturated Fat, while Orange roughy has 0.034g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, roughy, orange, 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.
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +93.3%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 181
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +93.3%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 181
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +928.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Other +345.5%
Equal in Water - 66.97
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
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more Fats +928.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Other +345.5%
Equal in Water - 66.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2140.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2140.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Orange roughy Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 22.64g Orange roughy
Fats 9.26g 0.9g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 105kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 11mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 1.13mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 102mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 181mg Orange roughy
Sodium 402mg 69mg Orange roughy
Zinc 0.56mg 0.32mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.075mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.037mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 88.3µg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 97IU 80IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 24µg
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.045mg Orange roughy
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.063mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.82mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.056mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.067mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.47µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.23mg Orange roughy
Threonine 0.701mg 1.03mg Orange roughy
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.058mg Orange roughy
Leucine 1.293mg 1.797mg Orange roughy
Lysine 1.457mg 2.092mg Orange roughy
Methionine 0.47mg 0.728mg Orange roughy
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.869mg Orange roughy
Valine 0.824mg 1.083mg Orange roughy
Histidine 0.467mg 0.474mg Orange roughy
Cholesterol 13mg 80mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.034g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.025g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.006g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.439g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.184g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Orange roughy
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
16%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.