Steak vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between steak and tuna Bluefin
- Steak is higher in zinc and iron, yet tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 362% more than steak.
- Steak contains 8 times more zinc than tuna Bluefin. While steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, tuna Bluefin contains only 0.77mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna Bluefin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +723.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +394.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +774.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
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 | +346.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 10.88µg | 362% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 757µg | 83% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.77mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 10.54mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.612g | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 27% | |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 46.8µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 326mg | 23% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 6.28g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 2.053g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.278mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.31mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 49mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 29.91g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.844g | 6% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 184kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.525mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 323mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.311mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.431mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.747mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.541mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.363g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 1.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.16g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
45%
166%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.831g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.