Tuna salad vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tuna salad and pasta
- Tuna salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 44% more.
- Tuna salad has 67 times more sodium than pasta. Tuna salad has 402mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +641.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +460% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +575.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +574.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +781.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +587.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.9% |
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Water
~68.56g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2228.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +860.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 75% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.14µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.992mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.429g | 25% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 5.15g | 22% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 6mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 63mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Folate | 8µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 1.05g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.124g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.15g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 24.93g | 5% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.