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Tuna Bluefin vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna Bluefin and Spelt different?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 453% more than Spelt.

Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Spelt, uncooked types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +326%
Contains more Copper +364.5%
Contains more Manganese +14815%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +238.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +326%
Contains more Copper +364.5%
Contains more Manganese +14815%

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.
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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +2150%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +2150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +158.4%
Contains more Water +436.2%
Contains more Other +163.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +158.4%
Contains more Water +436.2%
Contains more Other +163.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

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 Spelt
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 29.91g 14.57g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 2.43g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 184kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 27mg Spelt
Iron 1.31mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 64mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 326mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 323mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 50mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 0.77mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.11mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.02mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 46.8µg 11.7µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 10IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.113mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 6.843mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.068mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.23mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.132mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.443mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.552mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.07mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.409mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.258mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.737mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.681mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.36mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.406g Spelt
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 0.445g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.258g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Spelt
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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.