Tuna Bluefin vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna Bluefin and steak
- Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet steak is higher in zinc and iron.
- Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 362% more than steak.
- Tuna Bluefin contains 101 times more vitamin A than steak. While tuna Bluefin contains 2520IU of vitamin A, steak contains only 25IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna Bluefin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +178.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +723.4% |
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 | +10714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +394.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +774.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~55.59g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 2.2µg | 362% |
| Vitamin A | 757µg | 7µg | 83% |
| Zinc | 0.77mg | 6.34mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 5.149mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 1.612g | 8.443g | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 27% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 31.8µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 326mg | 163mg | 23% |
| Fats | 6.28g | 19.02g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.053g | 9.171g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.074mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 2.4mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Protein | 29.91g | 24.85g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 0.896g | 6% |
| Calories | 184kcal | 271kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.431mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.747mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.541mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.013g | N/A |
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
166%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.831g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.