Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Tuna Salad
Seafood Salad
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Tuna Salad | Seafood Salad |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 10.0g | 13.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 10.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Tuna Salad
Seafood Salad
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Tuna Salad
Serving size 110.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 4.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
TUNA (TUNA FISH, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE BROTH [CONTAINS SOY]), DRESSING (MAYONNAISE [SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT], CELERY, BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT], SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SPICE).
Seafood Salad
Serving size 118.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
SURIMI (FISH PROTEIN [POLLOCK AND/OR WHITING], WATER, WHEAT STARCH, SUGAR, EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, SORBITOL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MIRIN WINE [SAKE, SUGAR, SALT, WATER, YEAST EXTRACT], SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR [SOY] INCLUDING KING CRAB, SORBITOL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, CARMINE, SOY LECITHIN, COLOR ADDED); MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE [FROM CONCENTRATE], OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [USED TO PROTECT QUALITY]); CELERY; WATER; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED; POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE); CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANT); NISIN PREPARATION, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Tuna Salad
Vitamins
Minerals
Seafood Salad
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ingredient Analysis
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Tuna Salad
Seafood Salad
Food Tags
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Tuna Salad Tags
Seafood Salad Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Tuna Salad has a BSI of 17.2 while Seafood Salad has a BSI of 23.3. Tuna Salad has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Tuna Salad appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 17.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Tuna Salad contains 9.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Seafood Salad contains 11.0g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Tuna Salad provides 0.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.8g in Seafood Salad. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the deli salads category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.