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Pacific saury vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pacific saury and Tuna

  • Pacific saury has more Manganese, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 370% more than Pacific saury.
  • Tuna has 12 times less Manganese than Pacific saury. Pacific saury has 0.24mg of Manganese, while Tuna has 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, northern, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 21% 23% 95% 23% 6% 19% 17% 32% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 75% 13% 15% 15% 44% 45% 27% 12% 251% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Fats +810.1%
Contains more Other +317.7%
19% 79%
Protein: 19.26 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.92 g
Other: 1.13 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 Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Fats +810.1%
Contains more Other +317.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1207.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.9%
25% 33% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.157 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1207.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pacific saury Tuna Opinion
Protein 19.26g 29.91g Tuna
Fats 0.69g 6.28g Tuna
Calories 88kcal 184kcal Tuna
Calcium 57mg 10mg Pacific saury
Iron 0.55mg 1.31mg Tuna
Magnesium 31mg 64mg Tuna
Phosphorus 220mg 326mg Tuna
Potassium 259mg 323mg Tuna
Sodium 39mg 50mg Pacific saury
Zinc 0.67mg 0.77mg Tuna
Copper 0.051mg 0.11mg Tuna
Manganese 0.24mg 0.02mg Pacific saury
Selenium 12.6µg 46.8µg Tuna
Vitamin A 70IU 2520IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 757µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.2mg Pacific saury
Vitamin D 99IU Pacific saury
Vitamin D 2.5µg Pacific saury
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.278mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.306mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.3mg 10.54mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 1.37mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.525mg Tuna
Folate 15µg 2µg Pacific saury
Vitamin B12 2µg 10.88µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pacific saury
Tryptophan 0.216mg 0.335mg Tuna
Threonine 0.844mg 1.311mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.887mg 1.378mg Tuna
Leucine 1.565mg 2.431mg Tuna
Lysine 1.768mg 2.747mg Tuna
Methionine 0.57mg 0.885mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 1.168mg Tuna
Valine 0.992mg 1.541mg Tuna
Histidine 0.567mg 0.88mg Tuna
Cholesterol 39mg 49mg Pacific saury
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.612g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - DHA 0.074g 1.141g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.033g 0.363g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.16g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.157g 2.053g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 1.844g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pacific saury 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
42%
Pacific saury
171%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pacific saury
59%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pacific saury - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173680/nutrients
  2. Tuna - 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.