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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +687.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39% |
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Water
~73.88g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 29.15g | 24.35g |
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| Fats | 0.59g | 0.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 527mg | 486mg |
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| Iron | 0.92mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.141mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 333mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin A | 65IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.127mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.231mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 2.801mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.369mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.351mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.273mg |
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| Threonine | 1.224mg | 1.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.122mg |
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| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.979mg |
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| Lysine | 2.565mg | 2.236mg |
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| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.95mg |
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| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.254mg |
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| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.717mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
88%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.