Tuna Bluefin vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are tuna Bluefin and chinook salmon different?
- Tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while chinook salmon is higher in magnesium, folate, and phosphorus.
- Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 334% more than chinook salmon.
- Tuna Bluefin contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than chinook salmon. Tuna Bluefin contains 0.278mg of vitamin B1, while chinook salmon contains 0.044mg.
- Tuna Bluefin is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +408.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +531.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +279.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-200.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.844 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 2.87µg | 334% |
| Vitamin A | 757µg | 149µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.044mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 122mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 85mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.28g | 13.38g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 0.865mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.053g | 5.742g | 9% |
| Protein | 29.91g | 25.72g | 8% |
| Folate | 2µg | 35µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.612g | 3.214g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.053mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 326mg | 371mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.462mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.91mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 505mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 2.662g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 10.045mg | 3% |
| Calories | 184kcal | 231kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.77mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.431mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.747mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.541mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna Bluefin is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.