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Tuna salad vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Sherbet

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron, yet Sherbet is higher in Fiber.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 72% more than Sherbet.
  • Tuna salad contains 106 times more Vitamin B3 than Sherbet. While Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, Sherbet contains only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sherbet is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Sherbet, orange.

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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 Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Potassium +85.4%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +417.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +2646.7%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Potassium +85.4%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +417.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +2646.7%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1358.2%
Contains more Fats +363%
Contains more Other +432.5%
Contains more Carbs +223.1%
Equal in Water - 66.1
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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +1358.2%
Contains more Fats +363%
Contains more Other +432.5%
Contains more Carbs +223.1%
Equal in Water - 66.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5052.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5052.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 29.1g Sherbet
Protein 16.04g 1.1g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 2g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 30.4g Sherbet
Calories 187kcal 144kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 24.32g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 17mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 1mg 0.14mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 40mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 96mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 46mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.56mg 0.48mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.028mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 1.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 46IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 12µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.027mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.063mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.224mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.023mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 4µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.13µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.16g Sherbet
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.53g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.08g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Sherbet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.384g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.