Tuna salad vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and patty
- Tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and copper, yet patty is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 48% more than patty.
- Tuna salad contains 5 times more sodium than patty. While tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, patty contains only 74mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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 CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +635.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.8% |
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:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.9% |
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Protein
~14.63g
~equal in
Water
~64.72g
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
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 14.8µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 2.05µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 4.12mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.643g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 6.333g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 3.846mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 74mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 53mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.93mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.214mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 6.861g | 10% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 15.69g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 145mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 269mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 14.63g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 204kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.