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Nutrition comparison

Salmon vs Tuna (Canned in Water)

A fair side-by-side view using standardized values per 100 grams. Preparation states are shown when available, and values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central.

Which food fits your goal?

Tuna (Canned in Water) is the lower-calorie option at 116 kcal per 100 g; Salmon has 92 more kcal per 100 g. Tuna (Canned in Water) provides the most protein at 25.5 g per 100 g. Salmon is higher in fat at 13.4 g per 100 g, which can matter for calorie density. Use the serving calculator on each food page to match the comparison to your actual portion.

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Food 1

Salmon

Fish · Raw, Atlantic farmed

208kcal

Calories

20.4g

Protein

0.0g

Carbohydrates

13.4g

Fat

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What is actually different?

Calories

Salmon is 79% higher

Salmon

208kcal

Tuna (Canned in Water)

116kcal

Difference: 79 percent.

Protein

Tuna (Canned in Water) is 25% higher

Salmon

20.4g

Tuna (Canned in Water)

25.5g

Difference: 25 percent.

Carbohydrates

The values are equal

Salmon

0.0g

Tuna (Canned in Water)

0.0g

Fat

Salmon is 1575% higher

Salmon

13.4g

Tuna (Canned in Water)

0.8g

Difference: 1575 percent.

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