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Tuna salad vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tuna salad and mayonnaise

  • Mayonnaise has less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, iron, and vitamin B6 than tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need for selenium, 71% more than mayonnaise.
  • Tuna salad has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna salad and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +790%
Contains more IronIron +376.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +663.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +747.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +471.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1691.3%

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 0% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1570.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1550.9%
Contains more WaterWater +191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +708.3%
~equal in Other ~1.97g

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +483.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +984.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Mayonnaise DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 44.69g 270%
Vitamin K 163µg 136%
Fats 9.26g 74.85g 101%
Selenium 41.2µg 2.3µg 71%
Saturated fat 1.544g 11.703g 46%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.12µg 45%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 16.843g 35%
Protein 16.04g 0.96g 30%
Calories 187kcal 680kcal 25%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Phosphorus 178mg 21mg 22%
Copper 0.145mg 0.019mg 14%
Iron 1mg 0.21mg 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 42mg 10%
Sodium 402mg 635mg 10%
Choline 34.2mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.008mg 6%
Potassium 178mg 20mg 5%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.15mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.019mg 4%
Carbs 9.41g 0.57g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.172mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 8mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.007mg 1%
Vitamin A 24µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad 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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.