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Chickpeas vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chickpeas and Tuna different?

  • Chickpeas is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Fiber, and Iron, while Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 190% more than Chickpeas.

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +214.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +718.6%
Contains more Manganese +7823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.2%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +2824.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +214.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +718.6%
Contains more Manganese +7823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.2%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +2824.3%

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.
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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +8500%
Contains more Vitamin K +3900%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4095.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
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 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +8500%
Contains more Vitamin K +3900%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4095.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Fats +339%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +229%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +39.1%
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 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 +339%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +229%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpeas Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 19.82g 0g Chickpeas
Protein 8.86g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 2.59g 0.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 27.42g 0g Chickpeas
Calories 164kcal 130kcal Chickpeas
Sugar 4.8g 0g Tuna
Fiber 7.6g 0g Chickpeas
Calcium 49mg 4mg Chickpeas
Iron 2.89mg 0.92mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 48mg 42mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 168mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 291mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 7mg 54mg Chickpeas
Zinc 1.53mg 0.45mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.352mg 0.043mg Chickpeas
Manganese 1.03mg 0.013mg Chickpeas
Selenium 3.7µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 27IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.29mg Chickpeas
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.526mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 172µg 2µg Chickpeas
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 4µg 0.1µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.329mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.38mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.631mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.593mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.116mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.372mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.244mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Chickpeas
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.269g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 0.138g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 1.156g 0.175g Chickpeas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpeas Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Chickpeas
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Chickpeas
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.