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Broth vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and tuna Bluefin different?

  • Broth is richer in calcium, while tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1036% more than tuna Bluefin.
  • Broth contains 19 times more calcium than tuna Bluefin. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while tuna Bluefin contains 10mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin is lower in sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than tuna Bluefin (0).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Broth
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +1770%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +755.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.1%
~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.
Broth
5
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3526.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +121%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +941.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2503.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +161.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 50mg 1036%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 10.88µg 441%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 10.54mg 51%
Selenium 28µg 46.8µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.525mg 33%
Protein 16.66g 29.91g 27%
Phosphorus 166mg 326mg 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 10mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.844g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.278mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.37mg 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 49mg 12%
Copper 0mg 0.11mg 12%
Fats 13.88g 6.28g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.306mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.053g 8%
Folate 32µg 2µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.612g 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.02mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.77mg 6%
Calories 267kcal 184kcal 4%
Iron 1.03mg 1.31mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 56mg 64mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Potassium 309mg 323mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
28%
Broth
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 23825mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.