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Tuna Bluefin vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Taro?

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Taro is higher in Fiber.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Taro, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.9%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +234.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6585.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815%

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%
Taro
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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 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1124%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1894%
Contains more FatsFats +3040%
Contains more OtherOther +293.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%

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
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12731.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2121.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Taro Opinion
Calories 184kcal 112kcal Tuna Bluefin
Protein 29.91g 1.5g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 0.2g Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Taro
Magnesium 64mg 33mg Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 10mg 43mg Taro
Potassium 323mg 591mg Taro
Iron 1.31mg 0.55mg Tuna Bluefin
Sugar 0.4g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.11mg 0.172mg Taro
Zinc 0.77mg 0.23mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 84mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 11mg Taro
Vitamin A 2520IU 76IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 757µg 4µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.02mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.095mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.025mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0.6mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.303mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.283mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Folate 2µg 22µg Taro
Choline 17.3mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.016g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.083g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.023mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.069mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.054mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.111mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.067mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.082mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.082mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.034mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g 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 Taro
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
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro 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.
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.