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
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
When to Choose Salmon
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals