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Tuna vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna and Tomato soup

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 in Tuna is higher than in Tomato soup.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 194% more than Tomato soup.
  • Tomato soup contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial.

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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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.4% 24% 11% 9.7% 2.5% 6.4% 24% 8.7% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.6%
Contains more IronIron +217.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415.4%

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
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 12% 3.4% 0% 5% 1.6% 7.9% 0% 9.7% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1131.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
3
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4005.6%
Contains more FatsFats +181%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Tomato soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Tomato soup Opinion
Calories 130kcal 32kcal Tuna
Protein 29.15g 0.71g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.21g Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Tomato soup
Net carbs 0g 6.95g Tomato soup
Carbs 0g 7.45g Tomato soup
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Tomato soup
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 7mg Tuna
Calcium 4mg 8mg Tomato soup
Potassium 527mg 275mg Tuna
Iron 0.92mg 0.29mg Tuna
Sugar 0g 4.03g Tuna
Fiber 0g 0.5g Tomato soup
Copper 0.043mg 0.029mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.09mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 15mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 186mg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 192IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 10µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.17mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.067mg Tomato soup
Selenium 108.2µg 1.5µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.02mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.007mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.42mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.042mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Tomato soup
Folate 2µg 0µg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Tomato soup
Choline 77.6mg 6.3mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.056g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.067g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.077g Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Tomato soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
88%
Tuna
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.