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Tuna vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Bass different?

  • Tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna is 122% higher.
  • Tuna contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Bass. While Tuna contains 0.137mg of Vitamin B2, Bass contains only 0.037mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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
Tuna
5
:
5
Bass
Bass
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.04
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Bass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.04

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
:
4
Bass
Bass
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.7%
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%
Bass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Bass
Bass
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Fats +406.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Bass
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Fats +406.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Bass
Bass
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +513%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.3%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Bass
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +513%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Bass
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 Bass Opinion
Protein 29.15g 22.73g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 2.99g Bass
Calories 130kcal 124kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 19mg Bass
Iron 0.92mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 42mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 333mg 254mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 328mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 88mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.51mg Bass
Copper 0.043mg 0.04mg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Bass
Selenium 108.2µg 46.8µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 31µg Bass
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.115mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.037mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.558mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.346mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 10µg Bass
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.255mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.997mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.047mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.848mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.088mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.673mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.887mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.171mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.669mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 103mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Bass
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.65g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.005g Bass
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 Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass 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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.