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Tuna Bluefin vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Falafel?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Falafel is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Folate.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.
  • Falafel has 757 times less Vitamin A RAE than Tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Falafel has 1µg.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Falafel, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
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7
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.8%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +3355%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.8%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +3355%

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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
7
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +19284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +19284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
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2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Fats +183.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Fats +183.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
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2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 29.91g 13.31g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 184kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 10mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.31mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 64mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 326mg 192mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 50mg 294mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.11mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 46.8µg 1µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 13IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 1µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.146mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.166mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.044mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.292mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.125mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.134mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.492mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.567mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.944mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.856mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.187mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.707mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.562mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.364mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 1.612g 2.383g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.