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Tuna Bluefin vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tuna Bluefin and cereal?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in selenium and phosphorus, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 501% higher.
  • Cereal has 7 times less selenium than tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 46.8µg of selenium, while cereal has 6.3µg.
  • Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than tuna Bluefin (0).

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types in this comparison.

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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%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%
Contains more IronIron +2500%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +887%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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%
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +506.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~814µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.6%
Contains more FatsFats +481.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1463.2%
Contains more OtherOther +111.7%
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
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +906.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 6.288mg 501%
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 453%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 5.986mg 420%
Iron 1.31mg 34.06mg 409%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 3.87mg 274%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 29.62mg 119%
Selenium 46.8µg 6.3µg 74%
Zinc 0.77mg 7.6mg 62%
Protein 29.91g 6.06g 48%
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg 43%
Phosphorus 326mg 77mg 36%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.79mg 33%
Sodium 50mg 795mg 32%
Carbs 0g 86.85g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.226mg 23%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Magnesium 64mg 19mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.354g 10%
Calories 184kcal 378kcal 10%
Fats 6.28g 1.08g 8%
Vitamin A 757µg 814µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Potassium 323mg 105mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.612g 0.26g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.204g 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.137mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 85.45g N/A
Calcium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 10.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 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 Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.