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Tuna Bluefin vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna Bluefin and Cod

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Cod is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Cod covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3033% more than Tuna Bluefin.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 63 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cod. While Tuna Bluefin has 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cod has only 12µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
Contains more Iron +244.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Iron +244.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Equal in Sodium - 54

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.
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Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1095.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11067.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 36% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1095.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11067.9%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Fats +837.3%
Contains more Other +1473.3%
Contains more Water +37.5%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Fats +837.3%
Contains more Other +1473.3%
Contains more Water +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2084%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2084%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%

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 Cod
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Cod Opinion
Protein 29.91g 17.81g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 0.67g Tuna Bluefin
Calories 184kcal 82kcal Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 10mg 16mg Cod
Iron 1.31mg 0.38mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg 32mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 203mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 50mg 54mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 0.45mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.11mg 0.028mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.015mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 46.8µg 33.1µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 40IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 12µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.076mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.065mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 2.063mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.245mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 7µg Cod
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.91µg Tuna Bluefin
Choline 65.2mg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.199mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.781mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.821mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.447mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 1.635mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.527mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.695mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.917mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.524mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 43mg Cod
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.131g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.12g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.064g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0.01g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.094g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.231g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
158%
Tuna Bluefin
732%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.481g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.