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Bass vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bass and Tuna?

  • Tuna has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Bass.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 270% higher.
  • Tuna has 2 times less Cholesterol than Bass. Bass has 103mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna has 49mg.

We used Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Bass
2
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7
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +51%
Contains more Copper +175%
Equal in Potassium - 323
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +51%
Contains more Copper +175%
Equal in Potassium - 323
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Bass
1
:
7
Tuna
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +727%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +727%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
1
:
3
Tuna
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Other +413%
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Other +413%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
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2
Tuna
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bass Tuna Opinion
Protein 22.73g 29.91g Tuna
Fats 2.99g 6.28g Tuna
Calories 124kcal 184kcal Tuna
Calcium 19mg 10mg Bass
Iron 1.08mg 1.31mg Tuna
Magnesium 51mg 64mg Tuna
Phosphorus 254mg 326mg Tuna
Potassium 328mg 323mg Bass
Sodium 88mg 50mg Tuna
Zinc 0.51mg 0.77mg Tuna
Copper 0.04mg 0.11mg Tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 104IU 2520IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 757µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.278mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.306mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 10.54mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.37mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.525mg Tuna
Folate 10µg 2µg Bass
Vitamin B12 4.41µg 10.88µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.335mg Tuna
Threonine 0.997mg 1.311mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.047mg 1.378mg Tuna
Leucine 1.848mg 2.431mg Tuna
Lysine 2.088mg 2.747mg Tuna
Methionine 0.673mg 0.885mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.887mg 1.168mg Tuna
Valine 1.171mg 1.541mg Tuna
Histidine 0.669mg 0.88mg Tuna
Cholesterol 103mg 49mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.65g 1.612g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 1.141g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.363g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g 2.053g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 1.844g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bass Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
65%
Bass
171%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bass
59%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
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)

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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.