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

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Tuna Bluefin

  • Turkey meat is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 411% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 3 times more Zinc than Tuna Bluefin. Turkey meat contains 2.48mg of Zinc, while Tuna Bluefin contains 0.77mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
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8
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Zinc +222.1%
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%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Zinc +222.1%
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%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
5
:
6
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.306
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.306

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
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2
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +883.3%
Equal in Protein - 29.91
Equal in Water - 59.09
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
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
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +883.3%
Equal in Protein - 29.91
Equal in Water - 59.09

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Tuna Bluefin
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 Turkey meat Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 7.39g 6.28g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 184kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 10mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 30mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 223mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 239mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 103mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 2.48mg 0.77mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 29.8µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 39IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.525mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.004mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 1.925mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.282mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.724mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 0.902mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.749mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 109mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Trans Fat 0.101g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 2.155g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 2.053g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.844g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Tuna Bluefin
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
50%
Turkey meat
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
59%
Tuna Bluefin

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.