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Grouper fish vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Grouper fish and Tuna

  • Grouper fish has more Vitamin B5, while Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 136% more than Grouper fish.
  • Grouper fish contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Tuna. While Grouper fish contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, Tuna contains only 0.334mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
5
:
5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Copper - 0.043
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Grouper fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Copper - 0.043
Equal in Manganese - 0.013

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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
3
:
8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Grouper fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +120.3%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Other +156%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Grouper fish
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +120.3%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Other +156%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Grouper fish
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Tuna Opinion
Protein 24.84g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.3g 0.59g Grouper fish
Calories 118kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 21mg 4mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 0.92mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 143mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 475mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 53mg 54mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.45mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.043mg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 165IU 65IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 22µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.334mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 10µg 2µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.089mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.019mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.282mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.735mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.28mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.731mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 47mg
Trans Fat 0.02g Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.105g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.015g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.005g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.138g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.175g Grouper fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Grouper fish
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (47 mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.