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Tomato sauce vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato sauce and Tuna Bluefin

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher than Tomato sauce in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 453% more than Tomato sauce.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 +40%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Manganese +465%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1107.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Selenium +7700%
Equal in Potassium - 323
Equal in Copper - 0.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Manganese +465%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1107.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Selenium +7700%
Equal in Potassium - 323
Equal in Copper - 0.11

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Protein +2392.5%
Contains more Fats +1993.3%
Contains more Other +147.1%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Protein +2392.5%
Contains more Fats +1993.3%
Contains more Other +147.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4565.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1424%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4565.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1424%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 0g Tomato sauce
Protein 1.2g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 0.3g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 5.31g 0g Tomato sauce
Calories 24kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 1.5g 0g Tomato sauce
Calcium 14mg 10mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.96mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 15mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 27mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 297mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 11mg 50mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.77mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.115mg 0.11mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 0.6µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 435IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 9µg 2µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.037mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.025mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 0.034mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.037mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.008mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 0.025mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.02mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 1.612g Tomato sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
14%
Tomato sauce
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.