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English muffin vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffins and skipjack tuna different?

  • English muffins are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 107% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has less sodium.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than English muffins (77).

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +40.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1778.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.5%
Contains more IronIron +79.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1097.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5375%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +39.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.4%
Contains more WaterWater +47.9%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 18.756mg 107%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2.19µg 90%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.981mg 72%
Protein 7.7g 28.21g 41%
Phosphorus 133mg 285mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Sodium 464mg 47mg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.019mg 15%
Carbs 46g 0g 15%
Potassium 131mg 522mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.038mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Iron 0.89mg 1.6mg 9%
Folate 37µg 10µg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 44mg 5%
Calories 235kcal 132kcal 5%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.05mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.403g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.122mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Copper 0.129mg 0.11mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.42g 1%
Fats 1.8g 1.29g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.