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Tuna Bluefin vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna Bluefin and Sesame

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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
1
:
9
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Selenium +36%
Contains more Calcium +9650%
Contains more Iron +1010.7%
Contains more Magnesium +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +906.5%
Contains more Copper +3610.9%
Contains more Manganese +12200%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Selenium +36%
Contains more Calcium +9650%
Contains more Iron +1010.7%
Contains more Magnesium +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +906.5%
Contains more Copper +3610.9%
Contains more Manganese +12200%

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
5
:
6
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +27900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +4750%
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +4750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Water +1159.9%
Contains more Fats +690.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.46
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
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Water +1159.9%
Contains more Fats +690.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
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2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +813.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1080.7%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +813.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1080.7%

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 Sesame
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 Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 29.91g 17.73g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 0g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 184kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 10mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 1.31mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 64mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 326mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 323mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 50mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 0.77mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.11mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.02mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 46.8µg 34.4µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 9IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.247mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 4.515mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.05mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 2µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 1.311mg 0.736mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.763mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.358mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.569mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.586mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.94mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.99mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.522mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 1.612g 6.957g 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 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame 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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.