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Tuna Bluefin vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tuna Bluefin and cheese sandwich

  • Tuna Bluefin has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6, while cheese sandwich has more manganese, calcium, iron, and folate.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 448% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 35 times less vitamin A than tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin contains 2520IU of vitamin A, while cheese sandwich contains 71IU.
  • The amount of sodium in tuna Bluefin is lower.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1940%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5315%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3504.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8966.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1746.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +298.1%
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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +404.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.1%

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 Cheese sandwich
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.12µg 448%
Vitamin A 757µg 21µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 9.166g 49%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 3.185mg 46%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.083mg 46%
Selenium 46.8µg 24.3µg 41%
Protein 29.91g 9.8g 40%
Sodium 50mg 839mg 34%
Fats 6.28g 25g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 10.351g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.261mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.2g 19%
Calcium 10mg 204mg 19%
Calories 184kcal 497kcal 16%
Folate 2µg 64µg 16%
Iron 1.31mg 2.62mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.622mg 15%
Cholesterol 49mg 7mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Saturated fat 1.612g 4.129g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.427mg 9%
Phosphorus 326mg 382mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.358mg 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.16mg 6%
Magnesium 64mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.87mg 1%
Potassium 323mg 306mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.219mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Cheese sandwich
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%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.