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Tuna Bluefin vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tuna Bluefin and pistachios different?

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 29 times more vitamin A than pistachios. While tuna Bluefin contains 757µg of vitamin A, pistachios contain only 26µg.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index (0) than pistachios (28).

Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +568.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.3%
Contains more IronIron +199.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5900%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2811.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1252.2%
Contains more OtherOther +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +621.7%
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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1032.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +679.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Copper 0.11mg 1.3mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 1.7mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 14.38g 84%
Vitamin A 757µg 26µg 81%
Selenium 46.8µg 7µg 72%
Fats 6.28g 45.32g 60%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.3mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 23.257g 53%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.2mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.87mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Iron 1.31mg 3.92mg 33%
Phosphorus 326mg 490mg 23%
Potassium 323mg 1025mg 21%
Protein 29.91g 20.16g 20%
Saturated fat 1.612g 5.907g 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Calories 184kcal 560kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.52mg 17%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Magnesium 64mg 121mg 14%
Zinc 0.77mg 2.2mg 13%
Folate 2µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.16mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 105mg 10%
Carbs 0g 27.17g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Sodium 50mg 1mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 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
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.