Tuna salad vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Smoked salmon
- Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 86% more than Tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Smoked salmon. While Tuna salad contains 4.122g of Polyunsaturated fat, Smoked salmon contains only 0.995g.
- The amount of Sodium in Tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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.
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Sodium
-40.2%
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Zinc
+80.6%
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Manganese
+135.3%
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Selenium
+27.2%
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Copper
+58.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Potassium - 175
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Sodium
-40.2%
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Zinc
+80.6%
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Manganese
+135.3%
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Selenium
+27.2%
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Copper
+58.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 164
Equal in Potassium - 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.
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Vitamin A
+11.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+34.8%
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Vitamin B3
+41.9%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+44.3%
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Vitamin B5
+234.6%
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Vitamin B6
+243.2%
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Vitamin B12
+171.7%
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Vitamin A
+11.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+34.8%
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Vitamin B3
+41.9%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+44.3%
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Vitamin B5
+234.6%
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Vitamin B6
+243.2%
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Vitamin B12
+171.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+114.4%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Protein
+14%
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Water
+14%
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+153.5%
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
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2.13 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
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Fats
+114.4%
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Protein
+14%
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Water
+14%
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+153.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+314.3%
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Saturated Fat
-39.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.122 g
Saturated Fat:
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.995 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+314.3%
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Saturated Fat
-39.8%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g |
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Protein | 16.04g | 18.28g |
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Fats | 9.26g | 4.32g |
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Carbs | 9.41g | 0g |
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Calories | 187kcal | 117kcal |
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Calcium | 17mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 1mg | 0.85mg |
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Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 178mg | 164mg |
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Potassium | 178mg | 175mg |
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Sodium | 402mg | 672mg |
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Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.31mg |
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Copper | 0.145mg | 0.23mg |
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Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.017mg |
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Selenium | 41.2µg | 32.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 97IU | 87IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 24µg | 26µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.35mg |
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Vitamin D | 685IU |
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Vitamin D | 17.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.023mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.101mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 4.72mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.278mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 3.26µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.205mg |
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Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.801mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.842mg |
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Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.486mg |
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Lysine | 1.457mg | 1.679mg |
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Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.541mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.714mg |
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Valine | 0.824mg | 0.942mg |
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Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.538mg |
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Cholesterol | 13mg | 23mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.544g | 0.929g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.267g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.183g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.887g | 2.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.995g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.615g)
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.