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Croaker vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croaker and Tuna

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 126% more.
  • Croaker contains 17 times more Folate than Tuna. Croaker contains 34µg of Folate, while Tuna contains 2µg.
  • Tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Iron ~0.92mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Tuna
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.137mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +2047.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +43%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Tuna
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40% 27% 34%
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 +3755.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1566.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Tuna Opinion
Calories 221kcal 130kcal Croaker
Protein 18.2g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 12.67g 0.59g Croaker
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 47mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 42mg
Calcium 32mg 4mg Croaker
Potassium 340mg 527mg Tuna
Iron 0.86mg 0.92mg Tuna
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.043mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 0.45mg Croaker
Phosphorus 217mg 333mg Tuna
Sodium 348mg 54mg Tuna
Vitamin A 75IU 65IU Croaker
Vitamin A 23µg 22µg Croaker
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.08mg 0.013mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.334mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 1.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 34µg 2µg Croaker
Trans Fat 0.02g Croaker
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.205g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.138g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.175g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.788mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.48mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.571mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.525mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.947mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.525mg 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.015g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.005g Croaker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Croaker
88%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.271g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.