Sardine vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sardine and Skipjack tuna different?
- Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 281% more than Skipjack tuna.
- Sardine contains 10 times more Calcium than Skipjack tuna. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Skipjack tuna contains 37mg.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in Sodium.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +932.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +468.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +308.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +487.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +787.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 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 | +1492.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1177.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 208kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 24.62g | 28.21g |
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| Fats | 11.45g | 1.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 44mg |
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| Calcium | 382mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 522mg |
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| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 18.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.981mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 2.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 0.42g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 0.243g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.403g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.316mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.3mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.59mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.835mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.101mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg | 1.453mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.83mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.091g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 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 Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
124%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)