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Tuna salad vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and Taro?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Taro is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 74% higher.
  • Taro is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Taro, raw 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
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6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +232%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +857.5%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Selenium +5785.7%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +232%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +857.5%

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
4
:
8
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.4%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
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2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +969.3%
Contains more Fats +4530%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +181.2%
Contains more Water +11.8%
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +969.3%
Contains more Fats +4530%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +181.2%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17943.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4866.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17943.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4866.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Taro Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 22.36g Taro
Protein 16.04g 1.5g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.2g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 26.46g Taro
Calories 187kcal 112kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 0.4g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 17mg 43mg Taro
Iron 1mg 0.55mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 178mg 84mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 402mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.56mg 0.23mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.04mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 41.2µg 0.7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 76IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 4µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.025mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.6mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 8µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.023mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.069mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.054mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.111mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.067mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.02mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.082mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.082mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.034mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.016g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.083g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.