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

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How are Tuna Bluefin and Flax seeds different?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3, while Flax seeds is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 453% more than Flax seeds.

Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, flaxseed types were used in this article.

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +512.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.7%
Contains more IronIron +337.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1009.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +463.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12310%

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +491.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.473mg

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.5%
Contains more WaterWater +749%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more FatsFats +571.3%
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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1458%

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 Flax seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Flax seeds Opinion
Calories 184kcal 534kcal Flax seeds
Protein 29.91g 18.29g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 42.16g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax seeds
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax seeds
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Flax seeds
Magnesium 64mg 392mg Flax seeds
Calcium 10mg 255mg Flax seeds
Potassium 323mg 813mg Flax seeds
Iron 1.31mg 5.73mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax seeds
Copper 0.11mg 1.22mg Flax seeds
Zinc 0.77mg 4.34mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 326mg 642mg Flax seeds
Sodium 50mg 30mg Flax seeds
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 0.02mg 2.482mg Flax seeds
Selenium 46.8µg 25.4µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 1.644mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.161mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 3.08mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.985mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.473mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 2µg 87µg Flax seeds
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 1.612g 3.663g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 7.527g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 28.73g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.297mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.766mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.896mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.235mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.862mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.957mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 1.072mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.472mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Flax 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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.