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Tuna Bluefin vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna Bluefin and pilaf

  • Tuna Bluefin has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, pilaf is richer in folate, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 452% more than pilaf.
  • Pilaf has 180 times less vitamin A than tuna Bluefin. Tuna Bluefin has 2520IU of vitamin A, while pilaf has 14IU.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less sodium.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +730%
Contains more IronIron +86.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4310%

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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +10500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +187%
Contains more FatsFats +358.4%
Contains more WaterWater +635%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +450.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Pilaf DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.02µg 453%
Vitamin A 757µg 4µg 84%
Sodium 50mg 1303mg 54%
Folate 2µg 212µg 53%
Protein 29.91g 10.42g 39%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.882mg 37%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 6.127mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.603mg 27%
Selenium 46.8µg 32.4µg 26%
Carbs 0g 76.31g 25%
Phosphorus 326mg 154mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.087mg 17%
Cholesterol 49mg 1mg 16%
Iron 1.31mg 2.44mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.715mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.4mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.377g 10%
Calories 184kcal 359kcal 9%
Magnesium 64mg 32mg 8%
Fats 6.28g 1.37g 8%
Calcium 10mg 83mg 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.166mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.612g 0.307g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.373g 4%
Potassium 323mg 188mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 1.01mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 75.11g N/A
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.15mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1253mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.