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Tuna vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna and Drum fish?

  • Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Drum fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 167% higher.
  • Tuna has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Drum fish. Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Drum fish has 2.862mg.
  • Tuna contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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
5
:
5
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +1825%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +590.7%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Drum fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +1825%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Zinc +88.9%
Contains more Copper +590.7%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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
7
:
5
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +671.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.31
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%
Drum fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +671.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Other +412%
Contains more Fats +971.2%
Equal in Water - 70.94
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Drum fish
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Other +412%
Contains more Fats +971.2%
Equal in Water - 70.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1934.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745.1%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Drum fish
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1934.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Drum fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Drum fish Opinion
Protein 29.15g 22.49g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 6.32g Drum fish
Calories 130kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Calcium 4mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.92mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 231mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 353mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 96mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Copper 0.043mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 108.2µg 16.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.081mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.862mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.346mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.31µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.252mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.986mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.036mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.828mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.065mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.666mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.878mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.159mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.662mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 82mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Drum fish
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.434g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.479g Drum fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Drum fish
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
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish 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.
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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.