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Tuna Bluefin vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tuna Bluefin and gingerbread

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 451% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 53 times more vitamin A than gingerbread. Tuna Bluefin contains 2520IU of vitamin A, while gingerbread contains 48IU.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less saturated fat.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +503.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more IronIron +119.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3315%
~equal in Magnesium ~70mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18033.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +666.9%
Contains more WaterWater +111%
Contains more OtherOther +88.8%
Contains more FatsFats +161.1%
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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +247%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.6%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.06µg 451%
Vitamin A 757µg 14µg 83%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.738mg 55%
Selenium 46.8µg 16.3µg 55%
Protein 29.91g 3.9g 52%
Phosphorus 326mg 54mg 39%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.683mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.19mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.375mg 20%
Iron 1.31mg 2.88mg 20%
Carbs 0g 49.2g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 4.216g 16%
Fats 6.28g 16.4g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 7.124g 13%
Sodium 50mg 327mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.612g 4.122g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.162mg 11%
Calories 184kcal 356kcal 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.195mg 9%
Folate 2µg 33µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.19mg 7%
Calcium 10mg 71mg 6%
Cholesterol 49mg 32mg 6%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.39mg 3%
Potassium 323mg 439mg 3%
Magnesium 64mg 70mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.