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Tuna vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna and Teff

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 401% more than Tuna.
  • Tuna contains 25 times more Selenium than Teff. While Tuna contains 108.2µg of Selenium, Teff contains only 4.4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Teff, uncooked.

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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
2
:
8
Teff
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +729.3%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +706.7%
Contains more Copper +1783.7%
Contains more Manganese +70976.9%
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 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +729.3%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +706.7%
Contains more Copper +1783.7%
Contains more Manganese +70976.9%

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
8
:
4
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
:
3
Teff
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +682.1%
Contains more Fats +303.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.2%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +682.1%
Contains more Fats +303.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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2
Teff
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Teff Opinion
Net carbs 0g 65.13g Teff
Protein 29.15g 13.3g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 2.38g Teff
Carbs 0g 73.13g Teff
Calories 130kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 0g 1.84g Tuna
Fiber 0g 8g Teff
Calcium 4mg 180mg Teff
Iron 0.92mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 42mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 333mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 527mg 427mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 0.45mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.043mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.013mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 108.2µg 4.4µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 9IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.08mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 3.363mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.482mg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.139mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.51mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.501mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.068mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.376mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.428mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.698mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.686mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.301mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.02g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.449g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.071g Teff
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.