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Tuna Bluefin vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Salmon raw

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 321% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 63 times more Vitamin A RAE than Salmon raw. Tuna Bluefin contains 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon raw contains 12µg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
6
:
4
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +127.3%

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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
4
:
4
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
1
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Fats - 6.34
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Fats - 6.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
0
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.103
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.103

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Salmon raw Opinion
Protein 29.91g 19.84g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 6.34g Salmon raw
Calories 184kcal 142kcal Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 10mg 12mg Salmon raw
Iron 1.31mg 0.8mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg 29mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 200mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 50mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.77mg 0.64mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.11mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.02mg 0.016mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 46.8µg 36.5µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 40IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 12µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.226mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 7.86mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 2µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 3.18µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.222mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.87mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.914mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.613mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 1.822mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.587mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.775mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 1.022mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.584mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 55mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 1.115g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.321g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 2.539g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Salmon raw
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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.