Egg vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are egg and skipjack tuna different?
- Egg is higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for egg is 210% higher.
- Egg contains 18 times more Copper than skipjack tuna. While egg contains 2mg of Copper, skipjack tuna contains only 0.11mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1718.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +710.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +722.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +668.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
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 | +1577.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 28.21g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 1.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 44mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 522mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.05mg | |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 18.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.981mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 2.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 0.42g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 0.243g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.403g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.316mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg | 1.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 1.3mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg | 2.59mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.835mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 1.101mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg | 1.453mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.83mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.091g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.237g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
54%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.