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Tuna vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Ling fish different?

  • Tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Ling fish is richer in Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna is 120% higher.
  • Tuna contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Ling fish. While Tuna contains 2.35µg of Vitamin B12, Ling fish contains only 0.65µg.
  • Tuna has less Sodium.

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, 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
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +227.9%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Potassium - 486
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +227.9%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Potassium - 486

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
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.127
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%
Ling fish
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% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.127

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Other +34.7%
Contains more Fats +39%
Equal in Water - 73.88
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Other +34.7%
Contains more Fats +39%
Equal in Water - 73.88

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Ling fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Ling fish Opinion
Protein 29.15g 24.35g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.82g Ling fish
Calories 130kcal 111kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.92mg 0.83mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 333mg 254mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 486mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 173mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.043mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 108.2µg 46.8µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.127mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.801mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.369mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.351mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.65µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.273mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.067mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.122mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.979mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.236mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.721mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.95mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.254mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.717mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 51mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.205g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g Tuna
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 Ling 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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.