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Tuna Bluefin vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tuna Bluefin and fast food

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet fast food is higher in iron, folate, and zinc.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 416% more than fast food.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 49 times more vitamin A than fast food. While tuna Bluefin contains 2520IU of vitamin A, fast food contains only 51IU.
  • The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more IronIron +133.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1685%
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.1%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%
Contains more OtherOther +210.5%
Contains more FatsFats +91.2%
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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.68g

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.89µg 416%
Vitamin A 757µg 9µg 83%
Selenium 46.8µg 20.3µg 48%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 5.617mg 31%
Phosphorus 326mg 134mg 27%
Protein 29.91g 16.52g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.212mg 24%
Iron 1.31mg 3.06mg 22%
Folate 2µg 80µg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.53mg 17%
Zinc 0.77mg 2.52mg 16%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.357mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.612g 4.493g 13%
Sodium 50mg 331mg 12%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Magnesium 64mg 27mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fats 6.28g 12.01g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 4.835g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calories 184kcal 297kcal 6%
Calcium 10mg 62mg 5%
Cholesterol 49mg 33mg 5%
Potassium 323mg 197mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.363mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.317mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Copper 0.11mg 0.121mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.68g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.