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Tuna vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tuna and tuna

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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
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    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
    Tuna
    Tuna
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    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~4mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~527mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.92mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.043mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.45mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~333mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~54mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~108.2µg

    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
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    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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    Tuna
    0
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~65IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~2µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.134mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.137mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~22.07mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.334mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.038mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.35µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
    ~equal in Folate ~2µg
    ~equal in Choline ~77.6mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Tuna
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    29% 69%
    Protein: 29.15 g
    Fats: 0.59 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 68.98 g
    Other: 1.28 g
    Tuna
    Tuna
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    29% 69%
    Protein: 29.15 g
    Fats: 0.59 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 68.98 g
    Other: 1.28 g
    ~equal in Protein ~29.15g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.59g
    ~equal in Carbs ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~68.98g
    ~equal in Other ~1.28g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Tuna
    Tuna
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    40% 27% 34%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
    Tuna
    Tuna
    0
    40% 27% 34%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.205g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.138g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.175g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Tuna Tuna
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    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 Tuna Opinion
    Calories 130kcal 130kcal
    Protein 29.15g 29.15g
    Fats 0.59g 0.59g
    Cholesterol 47mg 47mg
    Vitamin D 82IU 82IU
    Magnesium 42mg 42mg
    Calcium 4mg 4mg
    Potassium 527mg 527mg
    Iron 0.92mg 0.92mg
    Copper 0.043mg 0.043mg
    Zinc 0.45mg 0.45mg
    Phosphorus 333mg 333mg
    Sodium 54mg 54mg
    Vitamin A 65IU 65IU
    Vitamin A 22µg 22µg
    Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.29mg
    Vitamin D 2µg 2µg
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg
    Selenium 108.2µg 108.2µg
    Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.134mg
    Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.137mg
    Vitamin B3 22.07mg 22.07mg
    Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.334mg
    Vitamin B6 1.038mg 1.038mg
    Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.35µg
    Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Folate 2µg 2µg
    Trans Fat 0.02g 0.02g
    Choline 77.6mg 77.6mg
    Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.205g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.138g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.175g
    Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.313mg
    Threonine 1.224mg 1.224mg
    Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.287mg
    Leucine 2.27mg 2.27mg
    Lysine 2.565mg 2.565mg
    Methionine 0.827mg 0.827mg
    Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.091mg
    Valine 1.438mg 1.438mg
    Histidine 0.822mg 0.822mg
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.015g
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.105g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.005g
    Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g

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    Tuna Tuna
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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%
    Tuna
    88%
    Tuna
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    88%
    Tuna
    88%
    Tuna

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (47 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.205 g)
    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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.