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Gefilte fish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gefilte fish and Skipjack tuna

  • Gefilte fish is richer in Iron, and Copper, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 111% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Gefilte fish has 11 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Gefilte fish has 524mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna has 47mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
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 IronIron +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.7%

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.
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 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 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% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1775.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 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 +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211%
Contains more OtherOther +470.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +239.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.42g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 84kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 9.07g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.73g 1.29g Gefilte fish
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 60mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 23mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 91mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 2.48mg 1.6mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.11mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.82mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 73mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 524mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 89IU 60IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 27µg 18µg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.073mg 0.019mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.038mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 1mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 3µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.42g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.243g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.488mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 0.81mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.842mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.255mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.548mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.261mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.017g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gefilte fish Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
15%
Gefilte fish
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.