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Beef broiled vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef broiled and tuna Bluefin?

  • Beef broiled is richer in zinc and iron, while tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 343% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 8 times less zinc than beef broiled. Beef broiled has 6.31mg of zinc, while tuna Bluefin has 0.77mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin is lower in saturated fat.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +98.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +719.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.7%
~equal in Potassium ~323mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +312.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
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 FatsFats +145.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +594.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 10.88µg 343%
Vitamin A 3µg 757µg 84%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.77mg 50%
Selenium 21.5µg 46.8µg 46%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 10.54mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.278mg 19%
Saturated fat 5.895g 1.612g 19%
Phosphorus 198mg 326mg 18%
Iron 2.6mg 1.31mg 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 1.37mg 14%
Fats 15.41g 6.28g 14%
Cholesterol 88mg 49mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 2.053g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.525mg 11%
Magnesium 21mg 64mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.306mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.844g 9%
Protein 25.93g 29.91g 8%
Calories 250kcal 184kcal 3%
Copper 0.085mg 0.11mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Sodium 72mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 318mg 323mg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.16g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
51%
Beef broiled
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.283g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.