Chicken breast vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken breast and Tuna
- Chicken breast has more Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tuna is 149% higher.
- Tuna has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast has 1.04mg of Vitamin B5, while Tuna has 0.334mg.
- Tuna is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +313% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +535.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
29.15 g
Fats:
0.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.98 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +698.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1146.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +511.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 29.15g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 0.59g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 527mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 108.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 22.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 1.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 2.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 95.9mg | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.313mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 1.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 2.27mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 2.565mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.827mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 1.091mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.438mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.822mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.085g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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