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Tilapia vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tilapia and Tuna

  • Tilapia has more Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5, while Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 108% more than Tilapia.
  • Tilapia contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. While Tilapia contains 0.94g of Saturated Fat, Tuna contains only 0.205g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tilapia, 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 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
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 +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.45mg
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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% 0% 16% 111% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
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 EVitamin E +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +743.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +349.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.98g
~equal in Other ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 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 +592%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Tuna Opinion
Calories 128kcal 130kcal Tuna
Protein 26.15g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 2.65g 0.59g Tilapia
Cholesterol 57mg 47mg Tuna
Vitamin D 150IU 82IU Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 42mg Tuna
Calcium 14mg 4mg Tilapia
Potassium 380mg 527mg Tuna
Iron 0.69mg 0.92mg Tuna
Copper 0.075mg 0.043mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.45mg Tuna
Phosphorus 204mg 333mg Tuna
Sodium 56mg 54mg Tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.29mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg 2µg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.013mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.334mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 1.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.1µg Tilapia
Folate 6µg 2µg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.02g Tilapia
Choline 51.3mg 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.205g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.138g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.175g Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.156mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.04mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.315mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.766mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.28mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.585mg 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.105g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.005g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.002g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia 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
45%
Tilapia
88%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.735g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.