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Tuna salad vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna salad and Scup

  • Tuna salad has more Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Scup has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Scup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
  • Scup contains 7 times less Sodium than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Scup contains 54mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, scup, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%

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%
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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 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~104IU
~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
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.9%
Contains more OtherOther +81.7%
~equal in Water ~68.42g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Scup Opinion
Calories 187kcal 135kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 24.21g Scup
Fats 9.26g 3.5g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 67mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Scup
Calcium 17mg 51mg Scup
Potassium 178mg 368mg Scup
Iron 1mg 0.68mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.065mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.62mg Scup
Phosphorus 178mg 237mg Scup
Sodium 402mg 54mg Scup
Vitamin A 97IU 104IU Scup
Vitamin A 24µg 31µg Scup
Manganese 0.04mg 0.045mg Scup
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.122mg Scup
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.994mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.346mg Scup
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.62µg Scup
Folate 8µg 17µg Scup
Saturated Fat 1.544g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 0.701mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.293mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 1.457mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.47mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 0.824mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.467mg 0.713mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Scup
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
39%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scup
Scup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scup
Scup 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 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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.