Canned Tuna vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and strawberries:
- Canned tuna has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more folate.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than strawberry.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and strawberry has 75% less calories than canned tuna - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 85% |
| Fat | 22% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g 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 34 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry 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, however, strawberry contains more folate. Both canned tuna and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 137% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg 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 55% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 DHA, EPA and DPA than strawberry per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.065 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.09 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and strawberry has 80% less calories than canned tuna - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is strawberries or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 34 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does strawberries or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..