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Tuna vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Gefilte fish different?

  • Tuna is higher than Gefilte fish in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 418% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Tuna contains 28 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gefilte fish. Tuna contains 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gefilte fish contains 27µg.
  • Tuna is lower in Sodium.

Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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.
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.6%
Contains more Potassium +254.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +345.7%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Equal in Zinc - 0.82
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +346.6%
Contains more Potassium +254.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +345.7%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Equal in Zinc - 0.82

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2731.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +954%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1195.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2731.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +954%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1195.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +263%
Contains more Other +227.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36%
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +263%
Contains more Other +227.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 29.91g 9.07g Tuna
Fats 6.28g 1.73g Tuna
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 184kcal 84kcal Tuna
Calcium 10mg 23mg Gefilte fish
Iron 1.31mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 64mg 9mg Tuna
Phosphorus 326mg 73mg Tuna
Potassium 323mg 91mg Tuna
Sodium 50mg 524mg Tuna
Zinc 0.77mg 0.82mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.11mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.02mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 46.8µg 10.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 2520IU 89IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 27µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.065mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.059mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 1mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 0.2mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.08mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 3µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 0.84µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.086mg Tuna
Threonine 1.311mg 0.488mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.378mg 0.486mg Tuna
Leucine 2.431mg 0.81mg Tuna
Lysine 2.747mg 0.842mg Tuna
Methionine 0.885mg 0.255mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 0.493mg Tuna
Valine 1.541mg 0.548mg Tuna
Histidine 0.88mg 0.261mg Tuna
Cholesterol 49mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 1.612g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0.045g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0.075g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0.027g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 0.824g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 0.285g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Gefilte fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
171%
Tuna
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/nutrients
  2. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.