Tuna salad vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tuna salad and spread
- Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while spread has more vitamin B1.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
- Spread contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while spread contains 1.73mg.
- The amount of sodium in tuna salad is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +324.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.1% |
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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +287.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +454.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.5% |
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Water
~60.28g
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.7% |
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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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 9.7µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 1.73mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 1013mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 5.977g | 20% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 7.66g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 59mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 7.584g | 12% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 17.34g | 12% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 2.565g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 38mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.134mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.02mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 1.12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 11.94g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 26µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)