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

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Important differences between Grouper fish and Skipjack tuna

  • Grouper fish has more Vitamin B5, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 115% more.
  • Grouper fish contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Skipjack tuna. Grouper fish contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Skipjack tuna contains 0.485mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 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 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4822.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 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 WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1544%
~equal in Fats ~1.29g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 -28.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.243g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.403g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grouper fish Skipjack tuna
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 118kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 24.84g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.3g 1.29g Grouper fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 60mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 21mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 475mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.14mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.045mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.51mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 143mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 53mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 165IU 60IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 18µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.038mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.485mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 10µg
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.42g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.243g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.403g
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.089mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.019mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.282mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.735mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.28mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.731mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.017g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
20%
Grouper fish
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper 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 vitamins?
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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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.