Skipjack tuna vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Mackerel?
- Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 700% more.
- Skipjack tuna has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. While Skipjack tuna has 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, Mackerel has only 6.85mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Skipjack tuna is lower.
We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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Calcium
+146.7%
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Potassium
+30.2%
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Sodium
-43.4%
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Zinc
+11.7%
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Copper
+17%
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Magnesium
+120.5%
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Selenium
+10.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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Calcium
+146.7%
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Potassium
+30.2%
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Sodium
-43.4%
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Zinc
+11.7%
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Copper
+17%
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Magnesium
+120.5%
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Selenium
+10.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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.
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Vitamin B3
+173.8%
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Vitamin B6
+113.3%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+318.4%
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Vitamin B2
+237.7%
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Vitamin B5
+104.1%
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Vitamin B12
+767.6%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Vitamin B3
+173.8%
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Vitamin B6
+113.3%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+318.4%
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Vitamin B2
+237.7%
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Vitamin B5
+104.1%
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Vitamin B12
+767.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.3%
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Water
+16.9%
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+62.1%
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Fats
+1280.6%
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
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8.22 g
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23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
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0 g
Water:
53.27 g
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5.07 g
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Protein
+18.3%
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+16.9%
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+62.1%
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Fats
+1280.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-89.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2783.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+967%
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
Saturated Fat:
4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.3 g
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Saturated Fat
-89.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2783.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+967%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.21g | 23.85g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 17.81g |
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| Calories | 132kcal | 262kcal |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 278mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 401mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 83mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.094mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 51.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.702mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 4.176g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.699g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.504g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.106g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g | 7.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 4.3g |
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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
78%
235%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.756g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.