Flatfish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flatfish and skipjack tuna different?
- Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, and zinc than flatfish.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 109% higher.
- Flatfish contains 8 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. While flatfish contains 363mg of sodium, skipjack tuna contains only 47mg.
Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165% |
| Contains more IronIron | +595.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1367.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +753% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.24 g
Fats:
2.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.11 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +542.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.542 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.459 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 | +170.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
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 | 1.278mg | 18.756mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.981mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.31µg | 2.19µg | 37% |
| Protein | 15.24g | 28.21g | 26% |
| Selenium | 32.6µg | 46.8µg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 1.6mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 363mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 522mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 285mg | 3% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 132kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 2.37g | 1.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.542g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.657g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 0.403g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.197mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.719mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.754mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.335mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.561mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.624mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.8mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.374mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 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
28%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
60%
Comparison summary
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 - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)