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Tuna Bluefin vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tuna Bluefin and cashew

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet cashew is higher in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than cashew.
  • The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +356.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.3%
Contains more IronIron +409.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1895.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +650.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8175%

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%
Cashew
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +892.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Cashew
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1036.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +598.2%
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
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1059.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Cashew DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Copper 0.11mg 2.195mg 232%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.655mg 71%
Iron 1.31mg 6.68mg 67%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.062mg 59%
Fats 6.28g 43.85g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 23.797g 54%
Magnesium 64mg 292mg 54%
Selenium 46.8µg 19.9µg 49%
Zinc 0.77mg 5.78mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 7.845g 40%
Phosphorus 326mg 593mg 38%
Saturated fat 1.612g 7.783g 28%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 28%
Protein 29.91g 18.22g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.058mg 19%
Calories 184kcal 553kcal 18%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.423mg 12%
Carbs 0g 30.19g 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Potassium 323mg 660mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.864mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Folate 2µg 25µg 6%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 50mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 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 Cashew
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
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew 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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.