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Tuna Bluefin vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tuna Bluefin and bockwurst

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet bockwurst is richer in zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 417% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 10 times more vitamin A than bockwurst. Tuna Bluefin contains 2520IU of vitamin A, while bockwurst contains 256IU.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less cholesterol.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index than bockwurst.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more IronIron +13.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1165.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
Contains more FatsFats +311.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +539.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.2%

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 Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.86µg 418%
Vitamin A 757µg 15µg 82%
Selenium 46.8µg 11.3µg 65%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 1.612g 10.256g 39%
Protein 29.91g 14.03g 32%
Sodium 50mg 756mg 31%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 5.616mg 31%
Fats 6.28g 25.87g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 13.138g 28%
Phosphorus 326mg 169mg 22%
Cholesterol 49mg 93mg 15%
Zinc 0.77mg 2.07mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.378mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.891mg 10%
Magnesium 64mg 26mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.193mg 7%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.233mg 6%
Calories 184kcal 301kcal 6%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 41mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 2.328g 3%
Iron 1.31mg 1.15mg 2%
Potassium 323mg 270mg 2%
Copper 0.11mg 0.1mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 1.311mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.644g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst 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.
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.