Tuna vs Salmon

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Tuna is generally healthier

Tuna comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (132 vs 208), more protein (29g vs 25g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (41mg vs 75mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Tuna

132 kcal

More Protein

Tuna

29g

More Fiber

Tuna

0g

Less Sugar

Tuna

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Tuna
132
Salmon
208
Proteinper 100g
Tuna
29g
Salmon
25g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Tuna
0g
Salmon
0g
Fatper 100g
Tuna
1.3g
Salmon
13g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientTunaSalmonDifference
Calories132kcal208kcal-76.0kcal
Protein29g25g+4.0g
Carbohydrates0g0g0.0g
Fat1.3g13g-11.7g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium41mg75mg-34.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Tuna

Per 100g:132 calories
Per cup (150g):198 calories
Per serving (85g):112 calories

Salmon

Per 100g:208 calories
Per cup (150g):312 calories
Per serving (85g):177 calories

Diet Compatibility

Tuna

Low-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium

Salmon

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Tuna

  • Lower in calories (132 vs 208)
  • Higher in protein (29g vs 25g)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (0g vs 0g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (41mg vs 75mg)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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When to Choose Salmon

    Common Uses

    Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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