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Broth vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and skipjack tuna

  • Broth is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1036% more than skipjack tuna.
  • Broth has 8 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. Broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna has 0.42g.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than skipjack tuna (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 CalciumCalcium +405.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.1%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +662.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +881%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +976%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +498.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2643.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +2105.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1011.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 47mg 1036%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 18.756mg 102%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.19µg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.981mg 68%
Selenium 28µg 46.8µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.403g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.122mg 24%
Protein 16.66g 28.21g 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 1.29g 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 285mg 17%
Cholesterol 13mg 60mg 16%
Calcium 187mg 37mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.42g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.243g 13%
Copper 0mg 0.11mg 12%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.05mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 132kcal 7%
Iron 1.03mg 1.6mg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.019mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Potassium 309mg 522mg 6%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.038mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 56mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.485mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 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
Broth 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
28%
Broth
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 23828mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.