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Tuna Bluefin vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tuna Bluefin and refried beans

  • Refried beans contain less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 than tuna Bluefin.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 453% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in refried beans is lower.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +706.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1345%
~equal in Potassium ~319mg
~equal in Iron ~1.44mg

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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2771.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +624.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +500.6%
Contains more FatsFats +212.4%
Contains more OtherOther +176%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%

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 Refried beans
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 Refried beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 5.8µg 75%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.367mg 64%
Protein 29.91g 4.98g 50%
Phosphorus 326mg 92mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.103mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.189mg 24%
Histidine 0.88mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.079mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.076mg 17%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Sodium 50mg 370mg 14%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.289mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.543g 9%
Magnesium 64mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Fats 6.28g 2.01g 7%
Calories 184kcal 90kcal 5%
Carbs 0g 13.55g 5%
Saturated fat 1.612g 0.631g 4%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.601g 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.58mg 2%
Copper 0.11mg 0.129mg 2%
Iron 1.31mg 1.44mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.85g N/A
Potassium 323mg 319mg 0%
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans 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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.