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Tuna salad vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Roe

  • Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 431% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Roe. While Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, Roe contains only 2.192mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tuna salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.5%

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% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Roe
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +861.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +390.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
~equal in Water ~58.63g

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.1%

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 Roe
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Roe Opinion
Calories 187kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 16.04g 28.62g Roe
Fats 9.26g 8.23g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 9.41g 1.92g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 1.92g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 479mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 26mg Roe
Calcium 17mg 28mg Roe
Potassium 178mg 283mg Roe
Iron 1mg 0.77mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.128mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 178mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 402mg 117mg Roe
Vitamin A 97IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 24µg 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.192mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 11.54µg Roe
Folate 8µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.866g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.129g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 3.404g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.701mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.293mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.457mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.47mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.824mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.467mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Roe
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
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.