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Tuna Bluefin vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Ginger

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer than Ginger in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.
  • Ginger contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Ginger root, raw.

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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
5
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Iron +118.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +858.8%
Contains more Zinc +126.5%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Contains more Manganese +1045%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Iron +118.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +858.8%
Contains more Zinc +126.5%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Contains more Manganese +1045%

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
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1012%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1012%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +1543.4%
Contains more Fats +737.3%
Contains more Other +513%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.5%
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +1543.4%
Contains more Fats +737.3%
Contains more Other +513%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1233.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1097.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1233.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1097.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 29.91g 1.82g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 0.75g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 184kcal 80kcal Tuna Bluefin
Sugar 1.7g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 10mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 1.31mg 0.6mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg 43mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 34mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 50mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.77mg 0.34mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.11mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.02mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.025mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.034mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.75mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.203mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.16mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.012mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.036mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.051mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.074mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.057mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.013mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.045mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.073mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.03mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.203g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.154g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.154g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna Bluefin Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
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.
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.