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Tuna Bluefin vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna Bluefin and Tarragon different?

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 11 times more Selenium than Tarragon. While Tuna Bluefin contains 46.8µg of Selenium, Tarragon contains only 4.4µg.

Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Spices, tarragon, dried are the varieties 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 less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Selenium +963.6%
Contains more Calcium +11290%
Contains more Iron +2365.6%
Contains more Magnesium +442.2%
Contains more Potassium +835%
Contains more Zinc +406.5%
Contains more Copper +515.5%
Contains more Manganese +39735%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313
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 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Selenium +963.6%
Contains more Calcium +11290%
Contains more Iron +2365.6%
Contains more Magnesium +442.2%
Contains more Potassium +835%
Contains more Zinc +406.5%
Contains more Copper +515.5%
Contains more Manganese +39735%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359%
Contains more Folate +13600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.251
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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359%
Contains more Folate +13600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Water +663.4%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +154.9%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Water +663.4%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +154.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 29.91g 22.77g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 0g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 184kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 10mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 1.31mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 64mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 326mg 313mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 50mg 62mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.11mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.02mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 46.8µg 4.4µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 210µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.251mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 8.95mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 2µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.612g 1.881g 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 0.474g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Tarragon
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
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.