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Tuna Bluefin vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna Bluefin and Wheat

  • Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B3, yet Wheat is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Wheat, durum.

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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%
Wheat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.4%
Contains more IronIron +168.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +402.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14960%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2050%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +154.3%
Contains more WaterWater +440.1%
Contains more OtherOther +165.2%
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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +496.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Wheat Opinion
Calories 184kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 29.91g 13.68g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 2.47g Tuna Bluefin
Net carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Wheat
Magnesium 64mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 10mg 34mg Wheat
Potassium 323mg 431mg Wheat
Iron 1.31mg 3.52mg Wheat
Copper 0.11mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 0.77mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 326mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 50mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 46.8µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.121mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 6.738mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.935mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.419mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 43µg Wheat
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.344g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.978g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.176mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 0.366mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.533mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg 0.934mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 0.303mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.221mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.681mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.594mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.322mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.