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Caramel vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between caramel and tuna Bluefin

  • Caramel has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 441% more.
  • Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than tuna Bluefin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +1280%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2500%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3526.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +29%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +550.2%
Contains more WaterWater +595.2%
Contains more OtherOther +162.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 Caramel Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 10.88µg 441%
Vitamin A 12µg 757µg 83%
Selenium 1.8µg 46.8µg 82%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 10.54mg 65%
Protein 4.6g 29.91g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.525mg 36%
Phosphorus 114mg 326mg 30%
Carbs 77g 0g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.37mg 15%
Iron 0.14mg 1.31mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.278mg 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 49mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 10mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.844g 11%
Magnesium 17mg 64mg 11%
Calories 382kcal 184kcal 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.11mg 10%
Sodium 245mg 50mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.306mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.612g 4%
Fats 8.1g 6.28g 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.77mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 323mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 2.053g 1%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.