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Tuna salad vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Steelhead trout different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 191% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 3 times more Sodium than Steelhead trout. While Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, Steelhead trout contains only 118mg.

Fish, tuna salad and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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 Iron +56.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
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 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +382.5%
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 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +382.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +5225%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%
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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +5225%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.53
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.53

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 Steelhead trout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Steelhead trout Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 9.26g 8.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 159kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 1mg 0.64mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 178mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 178mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 402mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.56mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.145mg 0.058mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 26µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 65IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 20µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 59mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 2.223g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.225g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna salad Steelhead trout
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
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.