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Salmon raw vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salmon raw and Tuna Bluefin

  • Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 321% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains 2 times more Copper than Tuna Bluefin. Salmon raw contains 0.25mg of Copper, while Tuna Bluefin contains 0.11mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
4
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6
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
4
:
4
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.1%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Tuna Bluefin
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 Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
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1
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.28
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Tuna Bluefin
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 +15.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Equal in Fats - 6.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
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0
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.053
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.053

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Protein 19.84g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.34g 6.28g Salmon raw
Calories 142kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 12mg 10mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 29mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 200mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 490mg 323mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 50mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 0.77mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.25mg 0.11mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 36.5µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 40IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.306mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 1.37mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.525mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 2µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.87mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.914mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 1.613mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.822mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.587mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.022mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.584mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 55mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 0.981g 1.612g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.16g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 2.053g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 1.844g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
83%
Salmon raw
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.631g)
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 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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients
  2. Tuna Bluefin - 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.