Tuna salad vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tuna salad and taffy (candy)
- The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5 in tuna salad is higher than in taffy (candy).
- Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 74% more than taffy (candy).
- Taffy (candy) contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5833.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5785.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.5% |
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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53366.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1202.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +826.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +873% |
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
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3306.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 41.2µg | 0.7µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.01µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 0.002mg | 42% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 0.03g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.121g | 27% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 91.56g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 1mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 52mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.01mg | 12% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 397kcal | 11% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 3.33g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.838g | 5% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 2.049g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)