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Tuna Bluefin vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna Bluefin and jerky

  • Tuna Bluefin has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, and folate.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 412% more than jerky.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +337.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +313.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +953.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455%

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%
Jerky
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +999%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
~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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +153%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11%
Contains more FatsFats +307.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +44.9%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +450.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.99µg 412%
Sodium 50mg 2081mg 88%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Zinc 0.77mg 8.11mg 67%
Selenium 46.8µg 10.7µg 66%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.732mg 55%
Iron 1.31mg 5.42mg 51%
Saturated fat 1.612g 10.85g 42%
Folate 2µg 134µg 33%
Fats 6.28g 25.6g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.179mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.163mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 11.305g 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Copper 0.11mg 0.227mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.142mg 13%
Phosphorus 326mg 407mg 12%
Calories 184kcal 410kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.154mg 10%
Potassium 323mg 597mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Protein 29.91g 33.2g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.011g 6%
Carbs 0g 11g 4%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Magnesium 64mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 10mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.2g N/A
Cholesterol 49mg 48mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 2031mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.238g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.