Tuna vs. Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tuna and fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw?
- Tuna is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron, yet fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for selenium is 153% more.
- Tuna has 3 times more iron than fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw. While tuna has 0.92mg of iron, fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw has only 0.34mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna is lower.
We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.15 g
Fats:
0.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.98 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
20.42 g
Fats:
13.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.89 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2174.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.89g
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Other
~1.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.886 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2631.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2120.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 24µg | 153% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 8.672mg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 441IU | 45% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 11µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 3.23µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.636mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 3.886g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 1.547mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 3.55mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 13.42g | 20% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 20.42g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 3.05g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 240mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 3.77g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.207mg | 6% |
| Folate | 2µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 363mg | 5% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 208kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 58µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 78.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.968mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.615mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.87mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.862g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 1.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.393g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.062g | 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
86%
94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)