Salmon vs Canned tuna
Per 100 g, salmon has 208 kcal, 20 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat; canned tuna has 90 kcal, 19 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrate and 0.9 g fat. Salmon has 208 kcal per 100 g, 131% more than canned tuna at 90 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Salmon | Canned tuna | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 kcal | 90 kcal | +118 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 19 g | +1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.1 g | −0.1 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 0.9 g | +13 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 0.2 g | +2.9 g |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 219 mg | −160 mg |
Difference is Salmon minus Canned tuna. Full names: Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw · Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon · 3 oz, 85 g | 177 | 17 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| Canned tuna · 1 can drained solids, 107 g | 96 | 20 g | 0.1 g | 1 g |
Where the calories come from
Salmon · 40% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 60% fat
Canned tuna · 90% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 10% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Salmon has 208 kcal per 100 g, 131% more than canned tuna at 90 kcal.
- Salmon has 7% more protein per 100 g than canned tuna (20 g vs 19 g). Per calorie, salmon gives 9.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and canned tuna gives 21.1 g.
- Canned tuna has 0.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; salmon has none.
- Salmon has 1389% more fat per 100 g than canned tuna (13 g vs 0.9 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, salmon or canned tuna?
Salmon has 208 kcal per 100 g, 131% more than canned tuna at 90 kcal.
Which has more protein, salmon or canned tuna?
Salmon has 7% more protein per 100 g than canned tuna (20 g vs 19 g). Per calorie, salmon gives 9.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and canned tuna gives 21.1 g.
What are the macros of salmon vs canned tuna?
Salmon: 40% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 60% fat by energy. Canned tuna: 90% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 10% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 175167 (Fish & seafood) and 334194 (Fish & seafood), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.