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Sardine vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Tuna Bluefin?

  • Sardine is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 38 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, while Tuna Bluefin has 10mg.
  • Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +122.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 151% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 FatsFats +82.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.09g
~equal in Other ~4.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
29% 37% 33%
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 +88.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.612g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Calories 208kcal 184kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 11.45g 6.28g Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 382mg 10mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 323mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.11mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.77mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 326mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 108IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 32µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.02mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 46.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 2µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.612g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.053g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.844g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.079mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.001mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.26mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.729mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.268mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.725mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.363g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
124%
Sardine
158%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.