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Tamale vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamale and Tuna Bluefin

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher than Tamale in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 431% more than Tamale.
  • Tamale contains 9 times more Sodium than Tuna Bluefin. While Tamale contains 427mg of Sodium, Tuna Bluefin contains only 50mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) 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.
Tamale
Tamale
3
:
7
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Zinc +92.2%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.3%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +680%
Equal in Iron - 1.31
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Zinc +92.2%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.3%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +680%
Equal in Iron - 1.31

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.
Tamale
Tamale
3
:
7
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1914.8%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Tuna Bluefin
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1914.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
2
:
3
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Other +242%
Equal in Fats - 6.28
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Tuna Bluefin
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Other +242%
Equal in Fats - 6.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
Tamale
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2
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168%
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 0g Tamale
Protein 6.28g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.12g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 18.12g 0g Tamale
Calories 153kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 3.1g 0g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 10mg Tamale
Iron 1.22mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 22mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 99mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 131mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 427mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 1.48mg 0.77mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.174mg 0.02mg Tamale
Selenium 6µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 0IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 15µg 2µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.239mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 0.568mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.427mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.15mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 0.318mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.196mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 17mg 49mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 2.053g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
16%
Tamale
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. Tuna Bluefin - 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.