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Tuna Bluefin vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tuna Bluefin and ostrich

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet ostrich is richer in zinc and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 193% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +113%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +529.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.292mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.318mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.545mg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +144.4%
Contains more OtherOther +997.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
~equal in Protein ~28.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%

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 Ostrich
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 Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 6.25µg 193%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Zinc 0.77mg 4.85mg 37%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 7.143mg 21%
Iron 1.31mg 2.79mg 19%
Selenium 46.8µg 37.5µg 17%
Cholesterol 49mg 85mg 12%
Phosphorus 326mg 251mg 11%
Magnesium 64mg 25mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.44g 9%
Fats 6.28g 2.57g 6%
Copper 0.11mg 0.152mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.232mg 4%
Protein 29.91g 28.49g 3%
Folate 2µg 15µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.612g 1g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.97g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.545mg 2%
Calories 184kcal 145kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.318mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.292mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 80mg 1%
Potassium 323mg 362mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 6mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.716mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Ostrich
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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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 - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.