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Tuna salad vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna salad and potato pancake

  • Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 59% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake has 4 times less vitamin B12 than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 1.2µg of vitamin B12, while potato pancake has 0.29µg.
  • Tuna salad contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +362.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.4%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1154.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +453.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +412.5%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more FatsFats +59.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Potato pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 8.9µg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.29µg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.672mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.448mg 28%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 27.6mg 28%
Cholesterol 13mg 95mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 7.516g 23%
Protein 16.04g 6.08g 20%
Sodium 402mg 764mg 16%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Potassium 178mg 622mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.158mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.757mg 10%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.26mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Folate 8µg 41µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.173mg 8%
Fats 9.26g 14.76g 8%
Iron 1mg 1.67mg 8%
Phosphorus 178mg 128mg 7%
Carbs 9.41g 27.81g 6%
Saturated fat 1.544g 2.496g 4%
Calories 187kcal 268kcal 4%
Magnesium 19mg 36mg 4%
Copper 0.145mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Calcium 17mg 32mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 3.73g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin A 24µg 32µg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.952g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.