Tuna salad vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and spaghetti different?
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and iron; however, spaghetti is richer in manganese and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna salad is 50% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 402 times more sodium than spaghetti. While tuna salad contains 402mg of sodium, spaghetti contains only 1mg.
Fish, tuna salad and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +304.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +705% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +895.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +660.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +227.9% |
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Water
~62.13g
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1164.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
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 | 0µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.4mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 26.4µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.326g | 25% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 5.8g | 20% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 58mg | 17% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 0.93g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.322mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.131g | 7% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 30.86g | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.176g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 158kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.368g)