Skipjack tuna vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Yellowtail
- Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 63% more than Yellowtail.
- Yellowtail contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Yellowtail contains 0.185mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
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Calcium
+27.6%
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Iron
+154%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Phosphorus
+41.8%
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Zinc
+56.7%
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Copper
+89.7%
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+27.6%
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Iron
+154%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Phosphorus
+41.8%
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Zinc
+56.7%
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Copper
+89.7%
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 B2
+139.2%
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Vitamin B3
+115.1%
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Vitamin B6
+430.3%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+75.2%
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Vitamin A
+73.3%
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Vitamin C
+190%
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Vitamin B1
+360.5%
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Vitamin B5
+40.4%
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Vitamin B2
+139.2%
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Vitamin B3
+115.1%
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Vitamin B6
+430.3%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+75.2%
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Vitamin A
+73.3%
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Vitamin C
+190%
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Vitamin B1
+360.5%
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Vitamin B5
+40.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+420.9%
Equal in Protein - 29.67
Equal in Water - 67.33
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
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8.22 g
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
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0 g
Water:
67.33 g
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Fats
+420.9%
Equal in Protein - 29.67
Equal in Water - 67.33
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.21g | 29.67g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 6.72g |
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| Calories | 132kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 201mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 538mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 50mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.058mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 104IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 2.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 8.718mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.681mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.185mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 1.25µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.301mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.367mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.411mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.725mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.878mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.528mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.873mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 71mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.