Tuna salad vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and pound cake different?
- Tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and copper, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
- Tuna salad covers your daily need for selenium, 66% more than pound cake.
- Tuna salad contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than pound cake. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while pound cake contains 1.615mg.
- Tuna salad is lower in saturated fat.
Fish, tuna salad and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +245.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +724% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +48% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +314.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +191.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
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 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +144.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +39.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +50.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +470% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.02g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 41.2µg | 5µg | 66% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.36µg | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 1.615mg | 32% |
Protein | 16.04g | 5g | 22% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 66mg | 18% |
Threonine | 0.701mg | 153mg | 15% |
Carbs | 9.41g | 53.64g | 15% |
Saturated fat | 1.544g | 4.811g | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.249mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
Copper | 0.145mg | 0.042mg | 11% |
Folate | 8µg | 42µg | 9% |
Calories | 187kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
Fats | 9.26g | 13.96g | 7% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Iron | 1mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 3.419g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 24µg | 70µg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 178mg | 140mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Calcium | 17mg | 47mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
Sodium | 402mg | 377mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
Potassium | 178mg | 149mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 9.41g | 53.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 3.02g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.824mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)