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Tuna Bluefin vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tuna Bluefin and pretzel

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet pretzel is higher in manganese, folate, and iron.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than pretzel.
  • The amount of sodium in tuna Bluefin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +963.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more IronIron +249.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4975%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +8200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.332mg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.9%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1787.9%
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%
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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%

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 Pretzel
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 Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg 453%
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 4.4µg 77%
Sodium 50mg 1240mg 52%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.015mg 43%
Folate 2µg 166µg 41%
Iron 1.31mg 4.58mg 41%
Protein 29.91g 10.04g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.074mg 35%
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 5.27mg 33%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Phosphorus 326mg 128mg 28%
Carbs 0g 80.39g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.322mg 21%
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.424mg 12%
Calories 184kcal 384kcal 10%
Magnesium 64mg 29mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.612g 0.391g 6%
Fats 6.28g 2.93g 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.156mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 1.291g 4%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Potassium 323mg 223mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.053g 0.727g 3%
Zinc 0.77mg 1.04mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.332mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 1.311mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 2.431mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.747mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.885mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.541mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.88mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.