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Tuna Bluefin vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tuna Bluefin and chestnut different?

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index (0) than chestnut (54).

Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +208%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.4%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +329.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4170%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1395.5%
Contains more FatsFats +355.1%
Contains more OtherOther +564.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +331.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.3%
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 Chestnut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin A 757µg 1µg 84%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.731mg 61%
Protein 29.91g 2g 56%
Copper 0.11mg 0.472mg 40%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.854mg 36%
Phosphorus 326mg 99mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.233mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.316mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.104mg 16%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 323mg 715mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.148mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.545g 9%
Folate 2µg 38µg 9%
Carbs 0g 27.76g 9%
Fats 6.28g 1.38g 8%
Saturated fat 1.612g 0.26g 6%
Iron 1.31mg 1.73mg 5%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.25mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 46mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.476g 4%
Calories 184kcal 131kcal 3%
Magnesium 64mg 54mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 27.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.