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Tuna salad vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna salad and Soy sauce

  • Tuna salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Soy sauce has more Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 221% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Soy sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +237.2%
Contains more Selenium +8140%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Magnesium +289.5%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Manganese +2445%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
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 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +237.2%
Contains more Selenium +8140%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Magnesium +289.5%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Manganese +2445%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +1524.6%
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +614.1%
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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +1524.6%
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +614.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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 Soy sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 4.13g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 8.14g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.57g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 4.93g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 53kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 0.4g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 17mg 33mg Soy sauce
Iron 1mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 19mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 178mg 166mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 402mg 5493mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.145mg 0.043mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 41.2µg 0.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 0IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.033mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.196mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Folate 8µg 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.096mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.271mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.318mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.537mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.381mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.097mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.353mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.332mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.174mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.073g Soy sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.088g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.263g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna salad Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 5091mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.471g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce 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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.