SalmonVStuna
Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D; tuna is leaner with more protein per calorie.
The figures
| Metric | Salmon | tuna | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 kcal | 116 kcal | −90 |
| Protein | 22 g | 26 g | +4 |
| Fat | 12 g | 1 g | −11 |
| Omega-3 | 2.3 g | 0.3 g | −2 |
Δ reads left to right: tuna minus salmon, in the row’s own unit. Neither column is marked as the winner, because the answer changes with what you came for.
Where they differ
- 12 g against 1 g. 12 times as much in the salmon.
- 2.3 g against 0.3 g. 7.7 times as much in the salmon.
- 206 kcal against 116 kcal. 78% more in the salmon.
- 26 g against 22 g. 18% more in the tuna.
The verdict
Reach for the salmon
Salmon is far richer in heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats and vitamin D. Salmon wins on healthy fats; tuna on lean protein.
Reach for the tuna
Tuna is leaner with slightly more protein per calorie: great for a low-fat protein hit. (Go easy on tuna frequency because of mercury.)
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