Chicken meat vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken meat and tuna Bluefin?
- Chicken meat is higher in zinc; however, tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 441% more.
- Tuna Bluefin contains 3 times less zinc than chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 1.94mg of zinc, while tuna Bluefin contains 0.77mg.
- Tuna Bluefin has less saturated fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1477.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +341.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3526.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.91g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.09g
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Other
~4.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 10.88µg | 441% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 757µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 46.8µg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 326mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.278mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 49mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 10.54mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.306mg | 11% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 6.28g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 0.77mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 1.612g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.525mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.844g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 2.053g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.37mg | 7% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 29.91g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 184kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 323mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 82mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.31mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.311mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.431mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.747mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.541mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.363g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 1.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.16g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
36%
166%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.