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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.043mg
~equal in Sodium ~54mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Tuna
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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% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +156%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Tuna
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40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 118kcal 130kcal Tuna
Protein 24.84g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.3g 0.59g Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 47mg
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Tuna
Calcium 21mg 4mg Grouper fish
Potassium 475mg 527mg Tuna
Iron 1.14mg 0.92mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.043mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.45mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 143mg 333mg Tuna
Sodium 53mg 54mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 65IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 22µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 108.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 10µg 2µg Grouper fish
Trans Fat 0.02g Grouper fish
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.205g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.138g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.175g Grouper fish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.015g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.105g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.005g Grouper fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
20%
Grouper fish
88%
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.