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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 RAE, 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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
5
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +479.2%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +479.2%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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
7
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
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1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Other +475.6%
Contains more Fats +233.4%
Equal in Water - 53.72
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Other +475.6%
Contains more Fats +233.4%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.6%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 29.91g 24.52g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 184kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.31mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 188mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 310mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 72mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.11mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 46.8µg 26.4µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
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
Folate 2µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 2.55µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
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
Cholesterol 49mg 97mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 8.83g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.51g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.