Canned Tuna vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and flaxseeds:
- Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has 3.6 times less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in calories. Flaxseed has 317% more calories than canned tuna - flaxseed has 534 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 much lighter in fat compared to flaxseeds per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for flaxseeds, 13:21:66 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 21% |
| Fat | 22% | 66% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than flaxseed - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 29% more protein than flaxseed - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna has 3.6 times less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Flaxseed has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than flaxseed - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and flaxseeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Canned Tuna | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 87 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than canned tuna - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 491% more iron than canned tuna - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 243% more potassium than canned tuna - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than flaxseed per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 22.813 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 22.813 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 5.903 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 5.91 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 Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) .
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in calories. Flaxseed has 320% more calories than canned tuna - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is flaxseeds or canned tuna better for protein?
Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 30% more protein than flaxseed - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does flaxseeds or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than canned tuna - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or canned tuna contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 490% more iron than canned tuna - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and canned tuna are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 240% more potassium than canned tuna - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.