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Tuna vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna and Gefilte fish

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Gefilte fish is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 178% higher.
  • Tuna has 22 times more Vitamin B3 than Gefilte fish. While Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, Gefilte fish has only 1mg.
  • Tuna has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.2%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +930.5%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.2%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Manganese +461.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.2%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Selenium +930.5%
Contains more Calcium +475%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.2%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Manganese +461.5%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.9%
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 B1 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2107%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +221.4%
Contains more Fats +193.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +221.4%
Contains more Fats +193.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.9%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.9%

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
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 29.15g 9.07g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 1.73g Gefilte fish
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 130kcal 84kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 23mg Gefilte fish
Iron 0.92mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 42mg 9mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 73mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 91mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 524mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.82mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.043mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 108.2µg 10.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 89IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 27µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.065mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.059mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.2mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.08mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 3µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.84µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.086mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.488mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.486mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.81mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.842mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.255mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.493mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.548mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.261mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Trans Fat 0.02g Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.412g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.045g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.075g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.285g Gefilte fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

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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
92%
Tuna
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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.

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. 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.