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

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Summary of differences between tuna Bluefin and béchamel sauce

  • Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and iron than tuna Bluefin.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 441% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 40 times more vitamin B3 than béchamel sauce. While tuna Bluefin has 10.54mg of vitamin B3, béchamel sauce has only 0.261mg.
  • Béchamel sauce has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.2%
Contains more IronIron +523.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +746.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1318.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%

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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +937%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +405.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3938.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3526.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +693.4%
Contains more OtherOther +227.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.5%
~equal in Fats ~6.73g

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.3µg 441%
Selenium 46.8µg 3.3µg 79%
Vitamin A 757µg 73µg 76%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.261mg 64%
Protein 29.91g 3.77g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.041mg 37%
Phosphorus 326mg 101mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.339mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.055mg 19%
Iron 1.31mg 0.21mg 14%
Cholesterol 49mg 8mg 14%
Magnesium 64mg 15mg 12%
Sodium 50mg 328mg 12%
Calcium 10mg 126mg 12%
Copper 0.11mg 0.013mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.184mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Potassium 323mg 163mg 5%
Calories 184kcal 105kcal 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.42mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 2.67g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.586g 2%
Saturated fat 1.612g 2.152g 2%
Carbs 0g 7.4g 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Fats 6.28g 6.73g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.024mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.089mg 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 Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel 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. 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.