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Tuna Bluefin vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna Bluefin and Amaranth grain

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Selenium needs 75% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain has 45 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 10.54mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
7
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.3%
Contains more Selenium +750.9%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +60.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +4170%
Equal in Magnesium - 65
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.3%
Contains more Selenium +750.9%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +60.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +4170%
Equal in Magnesium - 65

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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
8
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.6%
Contains more Folate +1000%
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%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4385.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.6%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +687.1%
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Other +513%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.2%
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
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +687.1%
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Other +513%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 29.91g 3.8g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 1.58g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 184kcal 102kcal Tuna Bluefin
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 10mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.31mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 64mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 326mg 148mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 135mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.77mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.11mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.02mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 46.8µg 5.5µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.015mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.022mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.235mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.113mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.612g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Amaranth grain
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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.