Tuna Bluefin vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tuna Bluefin and sockeye salmon
- Tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 267% higher.
- Tuna Bluefin contains 13 times more Vitamin A than sockeye salmon. Tuna Bluefin contains 757µg of Vitamin A, while sockeye salmon contains 58µg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +661.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.844 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.864g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 184kcal | 156kcal |
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| Protein | 29.91g | 26.48g |
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| Fats | 6.28g | 5.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 49mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 670IU |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 323mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.77mg | 0.55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 326mg | 305mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 92mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2520IU | 193IU |
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| Vitamin A | 757µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 35.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.246mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 10.123mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.827mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 4.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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| Choline | 112.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.612g | 0.969g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.053g | 1.864g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 1.327g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.335mg | |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 1.247mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 1.274mg |
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| Leucine | 2.431mg | 2.185mg |
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| Lysine | 2.747mg | 2.574mg |
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| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.858mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.541mg | 1.461mg |
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| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.711mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 0.299g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.56g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.093g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
132%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna Bluefin is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.643g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.