Snapper vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between snapper and tuna
- Snapper has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5, while tuna has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 136% more than snapper.
- Snapper contains 10 times more calcium than tuna. While snapper contains 40mg of calcium, tuna contains only 4mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, snapper, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +191.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.346mg | 22.07mg | 136% |
| Selenium | 49µg | 108.2µg | 108% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5µg | 2.35µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 1.038mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 333mg | 19% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.334mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.004mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.92mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Protein | 26.3g | 29.15g | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.588g | 0.175g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.72g | 0.59g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.365g | 0.205g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 130kcal | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 527mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.294mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.153mg | 1.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.212mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.137mg | 2.27mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.415mg | 2.565mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.027mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.355mg | 1.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.048g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.273g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.022g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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86%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.
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.