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Burbot vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Burbot and Tuna

  • Burbot is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Calcium, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 167% higher.
  • Burbot has 69 times more Manganese than Tuna. While Burbot has 0.897mg of Manganese, Tuna has only 0.013mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Burbot
5
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5
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Copper +495.3%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 527
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Copper +495.3%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 527

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.
Burbot
2
:
9
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
2
:
2
Tuna
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +62%
Equal in Water - 68.98
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +62%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
2
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Tuna Opinion
Protein 24.76g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.04g 0.59g Burbot
Calories 115kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 64mg 4mg Burbot
Iron 1.15mg 0.92mg Burbot
Magnesium 41mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 256mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 518mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 124mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.97mg 0.45mg Burbot
Copper 0.256mg 0.043mg Burbot
Manganese 0.897mg 0.013mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 17IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.134mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.137mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 1µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.085mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.141mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.012mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.274mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.733mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.275mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.729mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 77mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.209g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.105g Burbot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.015g Burbot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.005g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.138g Burbot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 0.175g Burbot
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
Burbot Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Burbot
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.