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Gefilte fish vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gefilte fish and Tuna

  • Gefilte fish is higher in Iron, and Copper, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 178% higher.
  • Gefilte fish has 10 times more Sodium than Tuna. While Gefilte fish has 524mg of Sodium, Tuna has only 54mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
5
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5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.2%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Manganese +461.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.2%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +930.5%
Gefilte fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.2%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Manganese +461.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.2%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +930.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
3
:
9
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.8%
Gefilte fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
4
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +193.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +221.4%
Gefilte fish
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +193.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +221.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Gefilte fish
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gefilte fish Tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Protein 9.07g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.73g 0.59g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Calories 84kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 23mg 4mg Gefilte fish
Iron 2.48mg 0.92mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 73mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 91mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 524mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.82mg 0.45mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.043mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.073mg 0.013mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 89IU 65IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 22µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 1mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 3µg 2µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.488mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.81mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.842mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.255mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.548mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.261mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 30mg 47mg Gefilte fish
Trans Fat 0.02g Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.015g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.005g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.138g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.175g Gefilte fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Gefilte fish
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.