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Tuna salad vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna salad and Wheat gluten

  • Tuna salad has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Iron needs 53% more than Tuna salad.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Potassium +78%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Equal in Selenium - 39.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Equal in Selenium - 39.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +400.5%
Contains more Water +670.2%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Protein +368.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +400.5%
Contains more Water +670.2%
Contains more Other +113%
Contains more Protein +368.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 16.04g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 9.26g 1.85g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 187kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 17mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 178mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 178mg 100mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.56mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.145mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 39.7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 0IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.156g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.81g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.272g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad 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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.