Salmon vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salmon and skipjack tuna?
- Salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, and copper.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 67% more.
- Salmon has 9 times more vitamin B1 than skipjack tuna. While salmon has 0.34mg of vitamin B1, skipjack tuna has only 0.038mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in skipjack tuna is lower.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +370.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
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 CVitamin C | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +794.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +857.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +927.5% |
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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
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 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 | +1620.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1029.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 18.756mg | 67% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.403g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.981mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.19µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.038mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.485mg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 1.29g | 17% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.6mg | 16% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 22.1g | 28.21g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.243g | 10% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 46.8µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.42g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 18µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 285mg | 5% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 132kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 522mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.017g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.977g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)