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Tuna vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna and Tomato

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Tomato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 197% more than Tomato.
  • Tomato contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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
Tuna
6
:
4
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Iron +240.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1287.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +776.9%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +240.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1287.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +776.9%

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
Tuna
7
:
5
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1181.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +7800%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Tomato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1181.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +7800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
3
:
2
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Protein +3212.5%
Contains more Fats +195%
Contains more Other +151%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37%
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Tomato
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +3212.5%
Contains more Fats +195%
Contains more Other +151%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
1
Tomato
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Tomato
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 29.15g 0.88g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.2g Tuna
Carbs 0g 3.89g Tomato
Calories 130kcal 18kcal Tuna
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0g 2.63g Tuna
Fiber 0g 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 4mg 10mg Tomato
Iron 0.92mg 0.27mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 11mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 24mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 237mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.45mg 0.17mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.013mg 0.114mg Tomato
Selenium 108.2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.037mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.019mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.594mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.089mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.08mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.006mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.027mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.018mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.025mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.027mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.006mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.027mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.018mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.014mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.028g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.031g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.083g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
92%
Tuna
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.