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Catfish vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Catfish and Tuna?

  • Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 179% higher.
  • Catfish has 8 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. Catfish has 1.586g of Saturated Fat, while Tuna has 0.205g.

We used Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Catfish
Catfish
3
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +992.9%
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +992.9%

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.
Catfish
Catfish
5
:
6
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin D +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.4%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Tuna
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 E +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin D +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
2
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +1118.6%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Equal in Other - 1.28
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +1118.6%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Equal in Other - 1.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2157.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2157.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Tuna Opinion
Protein 18.44g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 7.19g 0.59g Catfish
Calories 144kcal 130kcal Catfish
Calcium 9mg 4mg Catfish
Iron 0.28mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 247mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 366mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 119mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.58mg 0.45mg Catfish
Copper 0.039mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.018mg 0.013mg Catfish
Selenium 9.9µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 2IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.29mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.334mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 12µg 2µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 2.35µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.833mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.82mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.396mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.677mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.539mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.894mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.404mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 66mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.063g 0.02g Tuna
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.015g Catfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.005g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 0.138g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 0.175g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g 0.002g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.