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Tuna Bluefin vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna Bluefin and Pasta

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Pasta has more Folate, and Manganese.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 447% more.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 126 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pasta. Tuna Bluefin has 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pasta has 6µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +417.5%
Contains more Potassium +1245.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Manganese +1020%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +417.5%
Contains more Potassium +1245.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Manganese +1020%

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7671.4%
Contains more Folate +3100%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7671.4%
Contains more Folate +3100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +480.8%
Contains more Fats +498.1%
Contains more Other +1422.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +480.8%
Contains more Fats +498.1%
Contains more Other +1422.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 29.91g 5.15g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 1.05g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 184kcal 131kcal Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 10mg 6mg Tuna Bluefin
Iron 1.31mg 1.14mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 63mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 24mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.77mg 0.56mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.11mg 0.093mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 20IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 6µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.209mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.15mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.992mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.183mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.034mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.14µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.065mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.134mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.197mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.348mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.097mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.079mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.247mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.217mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.103mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 33mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.124g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.429g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.462g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.