Chinook salmon vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and tuna Bluefin different?
- Chinook salmon is richer in magnesium, folate, and phosphorus, while tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need for vitamin B12 334% more than chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon contains 18 times more Folate than tuna Bluefin. Chinook salmon contains 35µg of Folate, while tuna Bluefin contains 2µg.
- Tuna Bluefin is lower in saturated Fat.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +408.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +531.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +279.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 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 | +113.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
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Carbs
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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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 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 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.8% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 184kcal |
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| Protein | 25.72g | 29.91g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 6.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 49mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 323mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 326mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 2520IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 757µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.306mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 10.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 10.88µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 2µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 1.612g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 2.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.844g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.311mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.378mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.431mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.747mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.885mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.168mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.541mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.88mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.363g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 1.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.16g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
63%
158%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna Bluefin is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.