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Tuna vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tuna and cheesecake different?

  • Tuna is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin D, while cheesecake is higher in vitamin A.
  • Tuna covers your daily need for selenium, 187% more than cheesecake.
  • Tuna contains 113 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Tuna contains 22.07mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Tuna is lower in sodium.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index (50) than tuna (0).

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheesecake commercially prepared types were used in this article.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.6%
Contains more IronIron +46%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1980.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +976.9%

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
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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 0% 7.3% 5.8% 30% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1896.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1282.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4300%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +430%
Contains more WaterWater +51.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3713.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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40% 27% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6156.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +815.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Cheesecake DV% diff.
Selenium 108.2µg 5.2µg 187%
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.195mg 137%
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.17µg 91%
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.052mg 76%
Protein 29.15g 5.5g 47%
Saturated fat 0.205g 9.921g 44%
Fats 0.59g 22.5g 34%
Phosphorus 333mg 93mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.138g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 54mg 438mg 17%
Vitamin A 22µg 159µg 15%
Potassium 527mg 90mg 13%
Calories 130kcal 321kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.602g 10%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.028mg 9%
Vitamin D 82IU 18IU 8%
Vitamin D 2µg 0.5µg 8%
Magnesium 42mg 11mg 7%
Choline 77.6mg 45.9mg 6%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.14mg 6%
Calcium 4mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.571mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.4µg 4%
Folate 2µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.193mg 4%
Iron 0.92mg 0.63mg 4%
Copper 0.043mg 0.02mg 3%
Cholesterol 47mg 55mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.56mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.224mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.27mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.565mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.827mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.438mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.822mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
86%
Tuna
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.