Canned Tuna vs. Cranberry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cranberry Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cranberry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and cranberry juice:
- Canned tuna has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and cranberry juice has 64% less calories than canned tuna - cranberry juice has 46 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 cranberry juice per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for cranberry juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 95% |
| Fat | 22% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cranberry juice and canned tuna contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g 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 59 times more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cranberry juice has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cranberry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cranberry juice and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Canned Tuna | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cranberry juice and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 288% more iron than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.25mg 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 208% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg 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 cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.028 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.028 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.042 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Canned Tuna or Cranberry Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cranberry juice or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and cranberry juice has 60% less calories than canned tuna - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is cranberry juice or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does cranberry juice or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..