Ice cream vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and skipjack tuna
- Ice cream has more calcium; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than ice cream.
- Skipjack tuna contains 16 times less saturated fat than ice cream. Ice cream contains 6.79g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +214.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1677.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2500% |
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 AVitamin A | +555.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16069% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1943.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +461.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +752.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +706% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +813.3% |
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Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 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 | +1121.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
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 | 0.116mg | 18.756mg | 117% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 46.8µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2.19µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.981mg | 72% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 28.21g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.42g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 285mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.6mg | 19% |
| Fats | 11g | 1.29g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 18µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 522mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 0g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.243g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 132kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.403g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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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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
18%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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