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Tuna salad vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and Sunfish?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Sunfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Sunfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 46% higher.
  • Sunfish has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad has 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Sunfish has 1.462mg.
  • Sunfish is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
1
:
9
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Calcium +505.9%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +255.4%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +2142.5%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Sunfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Calcium +505.9%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +255.4%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +2142.5%

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
6
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Tuna salad
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%
Sunfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
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2
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Fats +928.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +317.6%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Tuna salad
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
Sunfish
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +928.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +317.6%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Water +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
1
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1824.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Sunfish
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1824.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Sunfish Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 9.26g 0.9g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 114kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 1mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 178mg 231mg Sunfish
Potassium 178mg 449mg Sunfish
Sodium 402mg 103mg Sunfish
Zinc 0.56mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Copper 0.145mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 41.2µg 16.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 58IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 17µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.085mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.462mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.138mg Sunfish
Folate 8µg 17µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.31µg Sunfish
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 0.701mg 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 1.293mg 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 1.457mg 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.47mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 0.824mg 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.467mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 13mg 86mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.092g Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.047g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.15g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.315g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Sunfish
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
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.366g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.