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Baby food vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between baby food and skipjack tuna

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, fiber, and copper; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Baby food covers your daily iron needs 574% more than skipjack tuna.
  • The glycemic index of baby food is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Fish, tuna, skipjack, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 +127.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1881.1%
Contains more IronIron +2868.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.7%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2127%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +241.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.2%
Contains more WaterWater +829.6%
Contains more OtherOther +149.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 +396.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 1.6mg 574%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.122mg 200%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.038mg 200%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 18.756mg 100%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Calcium 733mg 37mg 70%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.981mg 61%
Selenium 25.9µg 46.8µg 38%
Protein 12.2g 28.21g 32%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 25%
Copper 0.334mg 0.11mg 25%
Carbs 73.4g 0g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Phosphorus 392mg 285mg 15%
Magnesium 100mg 44mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.485mg 12%
Calories 379kcal 132kcal 12%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.05mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.403g 9%
Folate 43µg 10µg 8%
Fats 4.4g 1.29g 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Potassium 437mg 522mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 18µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.769g 0.42g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 0.243g 2%
Sodium 3mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.