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Tuna Bluefin vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Turkey meat

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Turkey meat is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 411% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 63 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey meat. Tuna Bluefin contains 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey meat contains 12µg.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
8
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +57%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Zinc +222.1%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +57%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Zinc +222.1%

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
:
5
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin A +6361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.281
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.573
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.281
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.573

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
2
:
3
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Other +883.3%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52
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
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Other +883.3%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.55
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
1
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2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 29.91g 28.55g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 184kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 10mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.31mg 1.09mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg 30mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 223mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 239mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 103mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.11mg 0.093mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 46.8µg 29.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 39IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 12µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.045mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.281mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 9.573mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.948mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 2µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 1.02µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.291mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 1.004mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.796mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.925mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 2.282mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.724mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.903mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.902mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.749mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 109mg Tuna Bluefin
Trans Fat 0.101g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 2.155g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.005g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.008g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0.008g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.