Canned Tuna vs. Apple
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and apple:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Canned tuna has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and apple has 59% less calories than canned tuna - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to apple per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for apple, 2:95:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 95% |
| Fat | 22% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 89 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Apple has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and apple contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Canned Tuna | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Apple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 708% more iron than apple - apple has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than apple per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.009 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and apple contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.043 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.043 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does apple or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and apple has 60% less calories than canned tuna - apple has 52 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is apple or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 89 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does apple or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..