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Tuna vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna and Catfish?

  • Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 179% higher.
  • Tuna has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Catfish. Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Catfish has 2.548mg.
  • Tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Tuna
Tuna
7
:
3
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +992.9%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.039
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +992.9%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.039

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
Tuna
6
:
5
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin D +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Tuna
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%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin D +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +1118.6%
Equal in Water - 74.65
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +1118.6%
Equal in Water - 74.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
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2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2157.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.7%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2157.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Catfish Opinion
Protein 29.15g 18.44g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 7.19g Catfish
Calories 130kcal 144kcal Catfish
Calcium 4mg 9mg Catfish
Iron 0.92mg 0.28mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 247mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 366mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 119mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.58mg Catfish
Copper 0.043mg 0.039mg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.018mg Catfish
Selenium 108.2µg 9.9µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 2IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 1µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 82IU 10IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0.3µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.024mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.1mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.548mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.811mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.177mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 12µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.78µg Catfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.22mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.833mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.82mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.396mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 1.677mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.539mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.735mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.894mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.404mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 66mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.063g Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.586g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.069g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.02g Catfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.018g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.