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Tuna Bluefin vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna Bluefin and Fireweed

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 453% more than Fireweed.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 52 times more Selenium than Fireweed. While Tuna Bluefin has 46.8µg of Selenium, Fireweed has only 0.9µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +83.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33420%

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% 151% 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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +742.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.356mg
~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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +535%
Contains more FatsFats +128.4%
Contains more OtherOther +85.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%

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 Fireweed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Fireweed Opinion
Calories 184kcal 103kcal Tuna Bluefin
Protein 29.91g 4.71g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 2.75g Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Fireweed
Magnesium 64mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 10mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 323mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 1.31mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.11mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.77mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 326mg 108mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 34mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 2520IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 757µg 180µg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 46.8µg 0.9µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.033mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.137mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 4.674mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.356mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 112µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.612g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Fireweed
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
158%
Tuna Bluefin
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed 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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.