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Tuna salad vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tuna salad and sugar substitute?

  • Tuna salad is higher in phosphorus, copper, iron, and vitamin B6; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% more.
  • Sugar substitute contains 22 times less phosphorus than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 178mg of phosphorus, while sugar substitute contains 8mg.
  • Tuna salad has less sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.4%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +1971.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5070.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +678.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +591%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800.9%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%

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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 17mg 879mg 86%
Selenium 41.2µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 42%
Protein 16.04g 2.06g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 27%
Carbs 9.41g 84.77g 25%
Phosphorus 178mg 8mg 24%
Copper 0.145mg 0.007mg 15%
Fats 9.26g 0g 14%
Iron 1mg 0.16mg 11%
Calories 187kcal 347kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 7%
Sodium 402mg 572mg 7%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.015mg 5%
Potassium 178mg 39mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.015mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 6mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.015mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.