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Tuna Bluefin vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna Bluefin and Lamb

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Lamb is richer in Zinc.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 347% more than Lamb.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more IronIron +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.2%
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Copper ~0.119mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +326.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more OtherOther +475.6%
Contains more FatsFats +233.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~53.72g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +329.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Lamb Opinion
Calories 184kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 29.91g 24.52g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 20.94g Lamb
Cholesterol 49mg 97mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 323mg 310mg Tuna Bluefin
Iron 1.31mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.11mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 0.77mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 326mg 188mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 72mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 46.8µg 26.4µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.1mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.25mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 6.66mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.66mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.13mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 2.55µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 2µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.612g 8.83g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.51g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.287mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 1.05mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 1.183mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.908mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 2.166mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.629mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.998mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 1.323mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.777mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
158%
Tuna Bluefin
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.