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Abalone vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Abalone and Skipjack tuna?

  • Abalone is richer in Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 105% higher.
  • Abalone has 13 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Abalone has 591mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna has 47mg.

We used Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
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 6% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +491.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +887.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +425.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more OtherOther +236.9%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1028%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Abalone Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 189kcal 132kcal Abalone
Protein 19.63g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 6.78g 1.29g Abalone
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1mg Abalone
Net carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Cholesterol 94mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 56mg 44mg Abalone
Calcium 37mg 37mg
Potassium 284mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 3.8mg 1.6mg Abalone
Copper 0.228mg 0.11mg Abalone
Zinc 0.95mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 217mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 591mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 5IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.07mg 0.019mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 46.8µg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.038mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.122mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.485mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 14µg 10µg Abalone
Saturated Fat 1.646g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 0.243g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 0.403g Abalone
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.838mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.386mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.433mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.441mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.86mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.378mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0.017g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Abalone Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Abalone
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone 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 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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.