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Tuna Bluefin vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tuna Bluefin and rice

  • Tuna Bluefin has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, rice is higher in manganese.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 453% more than rice.
  • Rice has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of rice is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +822.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +658.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +524%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2260%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg

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%
Rice
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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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1011.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2142.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1023.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2233%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2326.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 7.5µg 71%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.476mg 57%
Protein 29.91g 2.69g 54%
Phosphorus 326mg 43mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.093mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.013mg 23%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.472mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.39mg 20%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Folate 2µg 58µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.076g 12%
Magnesium 64mg 12mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.163mg 10%
Carbs 0g 28.17g 9%
Fats 6.28g 0.28g 9%
Potassium 323mg 35mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.612g 0.077g 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.069mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.088g 5%
Calories 184kcal 130kcal 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 0.49mg 3%
Sodium 50mg 1mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Iron 1.31mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 27.77g N/A
Calcium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.144mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.063mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.