Tuna vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tuna and Tuna salad?
- Tuna has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Tuna salad.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 403% higher.
- Tuna salad has 32 times less Vitamin A RAE than Tuna. Tuna has 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tuna salad has 24µg.
- Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad 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.
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Iron
+31%
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Magnesium
+236.8%
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Phosphorus
+83.1%
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Potassium
+81.5%
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Sodium
-87.6%
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Zinc
+37.5%
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Selenium
+13.6%
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Calcium
+70%
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Copper
+31.8%
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Manganese
+100%
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Iron
+31%
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Magnesium
+236.8%
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Phosphorus
+83.1%
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Potassium
+81.5%
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Sodium
-87.6%
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Zinc
+37.5%
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Selenium
+13.6%
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Calcium
+70%
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Copper
+31.8%
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Manganese
+100%
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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Vitamin A
+2497.9%
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Vitamin B1
+796.8%
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Vitamin B2
+337.1%
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Vitamin B3
+57.3%
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Vitamin B5
+426.9%
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Vitamin B6
+548.1%
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Vitamin B12
+806.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin A
+2497.9%
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Vitamin B1
+796.8%
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Vitamin B2
+337.1%
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Vitamin B3
+57.3%
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Vitamin B5
+426.9%
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Vitamin B6
+548.1%
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Vitamin B12
+806.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+300%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+86.5%
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Other
+121.6%
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Fats
+47.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
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0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
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2.13 g
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Protein
+86.5%
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+121.6%
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Fats
+47.5%
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+∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+40.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.544
Saturated Fat:
1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.844 g
Saturated Fat:
1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.122 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+40.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.544
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g |
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Protein | 29.91g | 16.04g |
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Fats | 6.28g | 9.26g |
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Carbs | 0g | 9.41g |
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Calories | 184kcal | 187kcal |
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Calcium | 10mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 1.31mg | 1mg |
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Magnesium | 64mg | 19mg |
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Phosphorus | 326mg | 178mg |
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Potassium | 323mg | 178mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 402mg |
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Zinc | 0.77mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.11mg | 0.145mg |
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Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 2520IU | 97IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 757µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.031mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 6.7mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.081mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 1.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.18mg |
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Threonine | 1.311mg | 0.701mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 0.739mg |
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Leucine | 2.431mg | 1.293mg |
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Lysine | 2.747mg | 1.457mg |
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Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.47mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0.626mg |
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Valine | 1.541mg | 0.824mg |
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Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.467mg |
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Cholesterol | 49mg | 13mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.612g | 1.544g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.055g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 0.014g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.053g | 2.887g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 4.122g |
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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
171%

29%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.