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Tuna salad vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tuna salad and ostrich

  • Ostrich is richer than tuna salad in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 210% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 5 times more sodium than ostrich. Tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, while ostrich contains 80mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.4%
Contains more IronIron +179%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.152mg
~equal in Selenium ~37.5µg

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% 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 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +572.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.143mg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +260.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +395.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
~equal in Water ~68.51g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +836.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.2%

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 Ostrich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 6.25µg 210%
Zinc 0.56mg 4.85mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.545mg 36%
Protein 16.04g 28.49g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.44g 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 85mg 24%
Iron 1mg 2.79mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.318mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.232mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.292mg 17%
Sodium 402mg 80mg 14%
Phosphorus 178mg 251mg 10%
Fats 9.26g 2.57g 10%
Selenium 41.2µg 37.5µg 7%
Potassium 178mg 362mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.97g 5%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 7.143mg 3%
Carbs 9.41g 0g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.544g 1g 2%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Calories 187kcal 145kcal 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg 1%
Copper 0.145mg 0.152mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 6mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.