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Tuna Bluefin vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Chia seeds

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Chia seeds is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +423.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +489.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +740%
Contains more ZincZinc +494.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13515%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.9%

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% 151% 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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123%
Contains more FolateFolate +2350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%
Contains more WaterWater +918.8%
Contains more FatsFats +389.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.8g

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1183.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 184kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 29.91g 16.54g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 0g 42.12g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Chia seeds
Magnesium 64mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 10mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 323mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 1.31mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Fiber 0g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.11mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 0.77mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 326mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 50mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 2520IU 54IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 0.02mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 46.8µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.17mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 8.83mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 3.33g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 1.311mg 0.709mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.801mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.371mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.97mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.588mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 1.016mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.95mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.531mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Chia seeds
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
158%
Tuna Bluefin
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.