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 RAE, 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.
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Calcium
+3720%
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Iron
+122.9%
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Phosphorus
+50.3%
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Potassium
+22.9%
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Zinc
+70.1%
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Copper
+69.1%
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Manganese
+440%
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Selenium
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+64.1%
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Sodium
-83.7%
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Calcium
+3720%
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Iron
+122.9%
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Phosphorus
+50.3%
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Potassium
+22.9%
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Zinc
+70.1%
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Copper
+69.1%
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Manganese
+440%
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Selenium
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+64.1%
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Sodium
-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.
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin A
+2233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+247.5%
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Vitamin B2
+34.8%
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Vitamin B3
+101%
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Vitamin B5
+113.4%
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Vitamin B6
+214.4%
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Vitamin B12
+21.7%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin A
+2233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+247.5%
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Vitamin B2
+34.8%
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Vitamin B3
+101%
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Vitamin B5
+113.4%
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Vitamin B6
+214.4%
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Vitamin B12
+21.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+82.3%
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Protein
+21.5%
Equal in Water - 59.09
Equal in Other - 4.72
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
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0 g
Water:
59.09 g
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4.72 g
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Fats
+82.3%
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Protein
+21.5%
Equal in Water - 59.09
Equal in Other - 4.72
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+179.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.612
Saturated Fat:
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.148 g
Saturated Fat:
1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.844 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+179.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.612
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.62g | 29.91g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 6.28g |
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| Calories | 208kcal | 184kcal |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 326mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 323mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 50mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.77mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2520IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 757µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.306mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 10.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.525mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 10.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.311mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.378mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.431mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.747mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.885mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.168mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.541mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.88mg |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 49mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 1.612g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 1.141g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.363g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.16g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 2.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 1.844g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
59%
Comparison summary
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 - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.