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Tomato vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomato and Tuna

  • Tomato has more Vitamin C, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 197% more than Tomato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
Tomato
4
:
6
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +776.9%
Contains more Iron +240.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1287.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +776.9%
Contains more Iron +240.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1287.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
5
:
7
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +1181.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +7800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1181.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +7800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
2
:
3
Tuna
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Protein +3212.5%
Contains more Fats +195%
Contains more Other +151%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Protein +3212.5%
Contains more Fats +195%
Contains more Other +151%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
1
:
2
Tuna
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.8%
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 0g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.2g 0.59g Tuna
Carbs 3.89g 0g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 130kcal Tuna
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 0g Tuna
Fiber 1.2g 0g Tomato
Calcium 10mg 4mg Tomato
Iron 0.27mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 11mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 24mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 237mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 5mg 54mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.45mg Tuna
Copper 0.059mg 0.043mg Tomato
Manganese 0.114mg 0.013mg Tomato
Selenium 0µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 833IU 65IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 22µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.29mg Tomato
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 15µg 2µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 7.9µg 0.1µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.027mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.018mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.025mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.027mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.006mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.018mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.014mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.205g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
16%
Tomato
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.