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Tuna vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna and Burbot

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Burbot is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 167% higher.
  • Tuna has 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Burbot. While Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, Burbot has only 1.973mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat.

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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
5
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5
Burbot
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Copper +495.3%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Potassium - 518
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Copper +495.3%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Potassium - 518

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
9
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2
Burbot
Contains more Vitamin A +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
:
2
Burbot
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Equal in Water - 73.41
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
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2
Burbot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.209
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.209

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Burbot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Burbot Opinion
Protein 29.15g 24.76g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 1.04g Burbot
Calories 130kcal 115kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 64mg Burbot
Iron 0.92mg 1.15mg Burbot
Magnesium 42mg 41mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 256mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 518mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 124mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.97mg Burbot
Copper 0.043mg 0.256mg Burbot
Manganese 0.013mg 0.897mg Burbot
Selenium 108.2µg 16.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 17IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 5µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.429mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.172mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1.973mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.173mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.346mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 1µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.92µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.277mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.085mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.141mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 2.012mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.274mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.733mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.966mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.275mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.729mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 77mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.209g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.123g Burbot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.09g Burbot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.033g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.17g Burbot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.381g Burbot
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Burbot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
92%
Tuna
33%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
58%
Burbot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.