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

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The main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Sunflower seeds

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, yet Sunflower seeds are richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 252 times more Vitamin A than Sunflower seeds. Tuna Bluefin contains 757µg of Vitamin A, while Sunflower seeds contain 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +407.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.7%
Contains more IronIron +300.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +549.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.2%

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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +11250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1149.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +719.4%
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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +802.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1154.7%

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 Sunflower 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 184kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 29.91g 20.78g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seeds
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Magnesium 64mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 10mg 78mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 323mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 1.31mg 5.25mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.11mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 0.77mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 326mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 50mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 2520IU 50IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 757µg 3µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 0.02mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 46.8µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 8.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.13mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 1.612g 4.455g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 1.311mg 0.928mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 1.139mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 1.659mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.937mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.494mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.541mg 1.315mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.632mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.014g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Sunflower 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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.