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Tuna Bluefin vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Paprika?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Paprika is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.
  • Paprika has 7 times less Selenium than Tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 46.8µg of Selenium, while Paprika has 6.3µg.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Spices, paprika 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.
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
Contains more Calcium +2190%
Contains more Iron +1513.7%
Contains more Magnesium +178.1%
Contains more Potassium +605.9%
Contains more Zinc +462.3%
Contains more Copper +548.2%
Contains more Manganese +7850%
Equal in Phosphorus - 314
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
Contains more Calcium +2190%
Contains more Iron +1513.7%
Contains more Magnesium +178.1%
Contains more Potassium +605.9%
Contains more Zinc +462.3%
Contains more Copper +548.2%
Contains more Manganese +7850%
Equal in Phosphorus - 314

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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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.8%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.06
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.8%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Water +425.7%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +64%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Water +425.7%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.1%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 29.91g 14.14g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 184kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 10mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 1.31mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 64mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 326mg 314mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 50mg 68mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.11mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.02mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 46.8µg 6.3µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 10.06mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 2µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.07mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.49mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.57mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.92mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.69mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.2mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.61mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.75mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.25mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 1.612g 2.14g 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 1.695g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.