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Tuna Bluefin vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tuna Bluefin and shiitake?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while shiitake is higher in fiber and manganese.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% higher.
  • Shiitake has 19 times less vitamin B1 than tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 0.278mg of vitamin B1, while shiitake has 0.015mg.
  • Shiitake has a higher glycemic index (32) than tuna Bluefin (0).

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +219.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +721.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1050%
~equal in Potassium ~304mg

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% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.5mg
~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1235.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1181.6%
Contains more OtherOther +537.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Shiitake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 453%
Vitamin A 757µg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 5.7µg 75%
Protein 29.91g 2.24g 55%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 3.877mg 42%
Phosphorus 326mg 112mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.015mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.293mg 18%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 12%
Iron 1.31mg 0.41mg 11%
Magnesium 64mg 20mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Fats 6.28g 0.49g 9%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.23mg 9%
Calories 184kcal 34kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.217mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.612g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.142mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.5mg 3%
Folate 2µg 13µg 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 1.03mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.79g 2%
Sodium 50mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 10mg 2mg 1%
Potassium 323mg 304mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.