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Tuna salad vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tuna salad and poppy seed

  • Tuna salad has more selenium, while poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 290% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 3 times less selenium than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 41.2µg of selenium, while poppy seed contains 13.5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1726.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8358.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.9%
Contains more IronIron +876%
Contains more CopperCopper +1022.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1310.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +388.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16667.5%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2654.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +925%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +961.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +348.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.9%
Contains more OtherOther +199.1%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.1%

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 Poppy seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 6.707mg 290%
Copper 0.145mg 1.627mg 165%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 28.569g 163%
Calcium 17mg 1438mg 142%
Iron 1mg 9.76mg 110%
Phosphorus 178mg 870mg 99%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 19mg 347mg 78%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.854mg 69%
Zinc 0.56mg 7.9mg 67%
Selenium 41.2µg 13.5µg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Fats 9.26g 41.56g 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.896mg 36%
Folate 8µg 82µg 19%
Calories 187kcal 525kcal 17%
Potassium 178mg 719mg 16%
Sodium 402mg 26mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.544g 4.517g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.247mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 5.982g 8%
Carbs 9.41g 28.13g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Protein 16.04g 17.99g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.324mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.