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Beef broiled vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef broiled and skipjack tuna different?

  • Beef broiled is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, and iron, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 84% more than beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled contains 14 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. Beef broiled contains 5.895g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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 IronIron +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +501%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.7%

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 +1094.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1108.8%
~equal in Protein ~28.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 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 +2644%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 18.756mg 84%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.05mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.981mg 46%
Selenium 21.5µg 46.8µg 46%
Saturated fat 5.895g 0.42g 25%
Fats 15.41g 1.29g 22%
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 2.19µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 0.243g 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Iron 2.6mg 1.6mg 13%
Phosphorus 198mg 285mg 12%
Cholesterol 88mg 60mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 132kcal 6%
Potassium 318mg 522mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 44mg 5%
Protein 25.93g 28.21g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.122mg 4%
Copper 0.085mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.485mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 18µg 2%
Sodium 72mg 47mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.403g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.019mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
51%
Beef broiled
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.475g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.