Tuna Bluefin vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna Bluefin and swordfish different?
- Tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and copper; however, swordfish is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 386% higher.
- Tuna Bluefin contains 20 times more vitamin A than swordfish. While tuna Bluefin contains 2520IU of vitamin A, swordfish contains only 129IU.
- Tuna Bluefin has less cholesterol.
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.4% |
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 | +1660.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +571.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.1% |
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:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1211.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
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Carbs
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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
1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 1.62µg | 386% |
| Vitamin D | 666IU | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 83% | |
| Vitamin A | 757µg | 43µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 68.5µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 0.417mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.063mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.089mg | 16% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 29.91g | 23.45g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.45mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 9.254mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.615mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 499mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.053g | 3.544g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 326mg | 304mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 1.368g | 3% |
| Fats | 6.28g | 7.93g | 3% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.612g | 1.911g | 1% |
| Calories | 184kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.77mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.311mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.431mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.747mg | 2.168mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0.922mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.541mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 0.127g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.772g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
64%
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 - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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