Canned Tuna vs. Rabbit
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cooked Rabbit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cooked
rabbit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and rabbit:
- Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has 66% less cholesterol than rabbit.
- Canned tuna has more pantothenic acid, however, rabbit contains more Vitamin B12.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than rabbit.
- Rabbit is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Rabbit (Rabbit, wild, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in calories. Rabbit has 34% more calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and rabbit has 172 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is similar to rabbit for protein, carbs and fat. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for rabbit, 81:0:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 81% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 22% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in protein. Rabbit has 39% more protein than canned tuna - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna and rabbit contain similar amounts of saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rabbit has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Canned tuna has 66% less cholesterol than rabbit - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rabbit has 122mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than rabbit - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rabbit has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - rabbit has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Rabbit and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rabbit has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more pantothenic acid, however, rabbit contains more Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and rabbit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Canned Tuna | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 6.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.339 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 6.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Canned tuna and rabbit contain similar amounts of calcium - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and rabbit has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Rabbit is an excellent source of iron and it has 398% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in potassium. Rabbit has 44% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than rabbit per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and rabbit contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.139 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.139 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rabbit has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.538 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.538 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Rabbit (Rabbit, wild, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or rabbit contain more calories in 100 grams?Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in calories. Rabbit has 30% more calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and rabbit has 172 calories.
Is canned tuna or rabbit better for protein?
Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in protein. Rabbit has 40% more protein than canned tuna - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Does canned tuna or rabbit contain more iron?
Rabbit is an abundant source of iron and it has 400% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron in 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
Does canned tuna or rabbit contain more potassium?
Both canned tuna and rabbit are high in potassium. Rabbit has 40% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.