Canned Tuna vs. Blueberry
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Blueberry
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
blueberry
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and blueberry:
- Blueberry has more thiamin, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna.
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than blueberry.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and blueberry has 55% less calories than canned tuna - blueberry has 57 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to blueberry per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for blueberry, 5:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 91% |
| Fat | 22% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than blueberry - blueberry has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than blueberry - blueberry has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than blueberry - blueberry has 0.74g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blueberry and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Blueberry has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blueberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than canned tuna - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Blueberry and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Blueberry has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Blueberry has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Blueberry has more thiamin, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and blueberry contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Canned Tuna | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blueberry and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - blueberry has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 246% more iron than blueberry - blueberry has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 208% more potassium than blueberry - blueberry has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than blueberry per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and blueberry contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.058 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.058 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and blueberry contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.088 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.088 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does blueberry or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and blueberry has 60% less calories than canned tuna - blueberry has 57 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is blueberry or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than blueberry - blueberry has 0.74g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does blueberry or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - blueberry has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..