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Tuna Bluefin vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna Bluefin and Wheat gluten

  • Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 453% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Magnesium +156%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Iron +296.9%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Iron +296.9%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Copper +65.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +239.5%
Contains more Water +620.6%
Contains more Other +372%
Contains more Protein +151.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +239.5%
Contains more Water +620.6%
Contains more Other +372%
Contains more Protein +151.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1216%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1216%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 29.91g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 6.28g 1.85g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 0g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 184kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 10mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.31mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 64mg 25mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 260mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 100mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 50mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.77mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.11mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 46.8µg 39.7µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 0mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.156g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.81g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.