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Tuna Bluefin vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tuna Bluefin and candy bar

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B3, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, folate, and fiber.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11729% more than tuna Bluefin.
  • The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +895.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6115%
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93%
Contains more WaterWater +3593.1%
Contains more OtherOther +162.2%
Contains more FatsFats +436.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +714.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 153mg 11729%
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 4.7µg 77%
Copper 0.11mg 0.774mg 74%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 10.65g 59%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.243mg 53%
Fats 6.28g 33.7g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 16.721g 37%
Zinc 0.77mg 3.94mg 29%
Protein 29.91g 15.5g 29%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Folate 2µg 75µg 18%
Calories 184kcal 522kcal 17%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 7.922mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.1mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.612g 4.678g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.14mg 13%
Magnesium 64mg 110mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.83mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 78mg 7%
Sodium 50mg 156mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Iron 1.31mg 0.97mg 4%
Phosphorus 326mg 308mg 3%
Potassium 323mg 407mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.385mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.