Mackerel vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and tuna Bluefin different?
- Mackerel is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, while tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for sodium, 191% more than tuna Bluefin.
- Mackerel contains 4 times more saturated fat than tuna Bluefin. Mackerel contains 7.148g of saturated fat, while tuna Bluefin contains 1.612g.
- Tuna Bluefin is lower in sodium.
Fish, mackerel, salted 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 CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1510.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +299.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 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 | +305.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 50mg | 191% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 757µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 46.8µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 10.88µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 10.54mg | 45% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 6.28g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.844g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 27% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 1.612g | 25% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 29.91g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.278mg | 22% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 2.053g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 49mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 326mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.525mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.306mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 184kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 323mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.77mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.31mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.431mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.541mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.363g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 1.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.16g | N/A |
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
172%
166%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
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 - 4400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.536g)
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 ($7)
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.
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.