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French fries vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french fries and tuna Bluefin?

  • French fries are richer in fiber, while tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 453% higher.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than tuna Bluefin (0).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +134.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +772%
Contains more WaterWater +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +155.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 +190.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Selenium 0.9µg 46.8µg 83%
Protein 3.43g 29.91g 53%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 10.54mg 47%
Phosphorus 125mg 326mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.844g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.306mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 1.37mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Carbs 41.44g 0g 14%
Fats 14.73g 6.28g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.525mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.02mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.053g 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.278mg 9%
Potassium 579mg 323mg 8%
Folate 30µg 2µg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Magnesium 35mg 64mg 7%
Sodium 210mg 50mg 7%
Calories 312kcal 184kcal 6%
Iron 0.81mg 1.31mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.612g 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.77mg 2%
Copper 0.124mg 0.11mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
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 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
27%
French fries
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.