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Tuna Bluefin vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Sardine?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Sardine is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Sardine has 24 times less Vitamin A RAE than Tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sardine has 32µg.
  • Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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
2
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Magnesium +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +3720%
Contains more Iron +122.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +69.1%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Magnesium +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +3720%
Contains more Iron +122.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +69.1%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%

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
:
4
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
2
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +82.3%
Equal in Water - 59.61
Equal in Other - 4.32
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +82.3%
Equal in Water - 59.61
Equal in Other - 4.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
0
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528

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 Sardine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Sardine Opinion
Protein 29.91g 24.62g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 184kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 10mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.31mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 64mg 39mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 323mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 50mg 307mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.11mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.02mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 46.8µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 2520IU 108IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 32µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.08mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.227mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 5.245mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.642mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.167mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 8.94µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.276mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 1.079mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 1.134mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 2.001mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 2.26mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.729mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.961mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 1.268mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.725mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 142mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.509g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.