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Tuna Bluefin vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna Bluefin and Tamale

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher than Tamale in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 431% more than Tamale.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Tamales (Navajo).

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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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
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3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.3%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +680%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Zinc +92.2%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.3%
Contains more Potassium +146.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +680%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Zinc +92.2%
Contains more Manganese +770%
Equal in Iron - 1.22

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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
7
:
3
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1914.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1914.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
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2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Other +242%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Equal in Fats - 6.12
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Other +242%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Equal in Fats - 6.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
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Tamale
Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%

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 Tamale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 29.91g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 6.12g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 184kcal 153kcal Tuna Bluefin
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 10mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 1.31mg 1.22mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg 22mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 99mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 131mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 427mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.11mg 0.063mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 46.8µg 6µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.05mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.08mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1.59mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.205mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.143mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.54µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.052mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.239mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.271mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.568mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.427mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.15mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.275mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.318mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.196mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 1.612g 2.396g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.688g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna Bluefin Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.