Mayonnaise vs. Canned Tuna
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Canned Tuna
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
canned tuna
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and canned tuna:
- Both mayonnaise and canned tuna are high in calories.
- 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.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and canned tuna are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 431% more calories than canned tuna - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
| Mayonnaise | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 99% | 22% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g 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 23 times more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 93% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and canned tuna are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mayonnaise and canned tuna contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than canned tuna - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - mayonnaise has 163ug 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 mayonnaise and canned tuna contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Mayonnaise | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 5.799 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | 1.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mayonnaise and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 362% more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg 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 10 times more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than mayonnaise per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.071 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | 0.629 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.233 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.951 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.05 G | 0.051 G |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 39.196 G | 0.106 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: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and canned tuna are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 430% more calories than canned tuna - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is mayonnaise or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.