Tuna salad vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tuna salad and sockeye salmon
- Tuna salad is richer in selenium, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 136% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 4 times more sodium than sockeye salmon. Tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, while sockeye salmon contains 92mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +406.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +921% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +272.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.1% |
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Water
~67.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 4.47µg | 136% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.827mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 10.123mg | 21% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 26.48g | 21% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 1.274mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.327g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 305mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 61mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.246mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 92mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.157mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 35.5µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 436mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 5.57g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 58µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 1.864g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.969g | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 156kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.575g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins