Mackerel vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and tuna Bluefin
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and magnesium, yet tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 338% more than tuna Bluefin.
- Mackerel contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than tuna Bluefin. While mackerel contains 4.176g of Saturated Fat, tuna Bluefin contains only 1.612g.
- The amount of saturated Fat in tuna Bluefin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~4.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 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 | +241.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 184kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 29.91g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 6.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 49mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 323mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 326mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 2520IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 757µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.306mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 10.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 10.88µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 1.612g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 2.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.844g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.311mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.378mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.431mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.747mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.885mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.168mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.541mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.88mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.363g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 1.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.16g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
217%
158%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.564g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.