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Tuna Bluefin vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Brazil nut?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3400% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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
0
:
10
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +85.5%
Contains more Magnesium +487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +104%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +427.3%
Contains more Copper +1484.5%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +3996.2%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +85.5%
Contains more Magnesium +487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +104%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +427.3%
Contains more Copper +1484.5%
Contains more Manganese +6015%
Contains more Selenium +3996.2%

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
6
:
6
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
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%
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Protein +108.9%
Contains more Water +1627.8%
Contains more Other +38%
Contains more Fats +968.5%
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
Brazil nut
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Protein +108.9%
Contains more Water +1627.8%
Contains more Other +38%
Contains more Fats +968.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
1
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1063.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1223.2%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1063.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1223.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 29.91g 14.32g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 0g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 184kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 10mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.31mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 64mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 326mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 323mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 50mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.77mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.11mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.02mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 46.8µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.035mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.295mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.184mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.101mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.135mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.365mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.518mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.19mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.49mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.639mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.76mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.409mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 1.612g 16.134g Tuna Bluefin
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 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.