Tuna salad vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and Swiss cheese different?
- Tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium, while Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 87% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 105 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese contains 0.064mg.
- Tuna salad is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, tuna salad and Cheese, swiss types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +147.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +669.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +208.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5135.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +680.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10368.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +331.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +553.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +67.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +234.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +39.9% |
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +178.7% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 17mg | 890mg | 87% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 3.06µg | 78% |
Saturated fat | 1.544g | 18.227g | 76% |
Phosphorus | 178mg | 574mg | 57% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.064mg | 41% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 4.37mg | 35% |
Fats | 9.26g | 30.99g | 33% |
Vitamin A | 24µg | 288µg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 93mg | 27% |
Protein | 16.04g | 26.96g | 22% |
Selenium | 41.2µg | 30µg | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 1.341g | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.302mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 8.046g | 13% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.145mg | 0.047mg | 11% |
Calories | 187kcal | 393kcal | 10% |
Sodium | 402mg | 187mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 178mg | 72mg | 3% |
Choline | 15.5mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 19mg | 33mg | 3% |
Carbs | 9.41g | 1.44g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.353mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.41g | 1.44g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.701mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.293mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.824mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.467mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | 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%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

87%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.