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Tuna vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna and Grouper fish

  • Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Grouper fish has more Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 136% more than Grouper fish.
  • Tuna contains 23 times more Vitamin B2 than Grouper fish. While Tuna contains 0.137mg of Vitamin B2, Grouper fish contains only 0.006mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Sodium - 53
Equal in Copper - 0.045
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Grouper fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Sodium - 53
Equal in Copper - 0.045
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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
8
:
3
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Grouper fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Other +156%
Contains more Fats +120.3%
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
Grouper fish
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Other +156%
Contains more Fats +120.3%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Grouper fish
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Grouper fish Opinion
Protein 29.15g 24.84g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 1.3g Grouper fish
Calories 130kcal 118kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 21mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.92mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 143mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 475mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.45mg 0.51mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.043mg 0.045mg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Tuna
Selenium 108.2µg 46.8µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.081mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.006mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.381mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.35mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 10µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.69µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.278mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.089mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.145mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 2.019mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.282mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.735mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.97mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.28mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.731mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 47mg
Trans Fat 0.02g Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.299g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.035g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.403g Grouper 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 Grouper 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
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (47 mg)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.