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Glutinous rice vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between glutinous rice and skipjack tuna

  • Glutinous rice has more manganese; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 115% more than glutinous rice.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 14 times less manganese than glutinous rice. Glutinous rice contains 0.262mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.
  • The glycemic index of glutinous rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked 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 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1278.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5120%
Contains more IronIron +1042.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3462.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +735.7%

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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3673.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1296.5%
Contains more FatsFats +578.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11642.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 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 -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +247.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +484.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Glutinous rice Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.29mg 18.756mg 115%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 5.6µg 46.8µg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.981mg 73%
Protein 2.02g 28.21g 52%
Phosphorus 8mg 285mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Iron 0.14mg 1.6mg 18%
Potassium 10mg 522mg 15%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.019mg 11%
Magnesium 5mg 44mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.122mg 8%
Carbs 21.09g 0g 7%
Copper 0.049mg 0.11mg 7%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.05mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.485mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 37mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.42g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.403g 2%
Calories 97kcal 132kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Sodium 5mg 47mg 2%
Fats 0.19g 1.29g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.07g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.167mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.123mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Glutinous rice 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
3%
Glutinous rice
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Glutinous rice
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 98)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.