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Tuna vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna and Tilefish

  • Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Tilefish has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna is 116% higher.
  • Tilefish has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Tuna. Tuna has 1.038mg of Vitamin B6, while Tilefish has 0.3mg.
  • Tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilefish, 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
6
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4
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Iron +196.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Selenium +110.1%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Sodium - 59
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Tilefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Iron +196.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Selenium +110.1%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Sodium - 59

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
5
:
6
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Vitamin B3 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin A - 69
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
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%
Tilefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin A - 69
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Contains more Fats +694.9%
Equal in Water - 70.24
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Tilefish
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Contains more Fats +694.9%
Equal in Water - 70.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
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2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +612%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Tilefish
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +612%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Tilefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tilefish Opinion
Protein 29.15g 24.49g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 4.69g Tilefish
Calories 130kcal 147kcal Tilefish
Calcium 4mg 26mg Tilefish
Iron 0.92mg 0.31mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 33mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 236mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 512mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 59mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.53mg Tilefish
Copper 0.043mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.015mg Tilefish
Selenium 108.2µg 51.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 69IU Tilefish
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 21µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 3.5mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.3mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 17µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.274mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.074mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.128mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.99mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.249mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.725mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.956mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.262mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.721mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 64mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.868g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.246g Tilefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Tilefish
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
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.663g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.