Lamb vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb and skipjack tuna
- Lamb has more zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 76% more.
- Lamb contains 21 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. Lamb contains 8.83g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Contains more IronIron | +17.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +324.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +163.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +654.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 18.756mg | 76% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.981mg | 65% |
Saturated fat | 8.83g | 0.42g | 38% |
Selenium | 26.4µg | 46.8µg | 37% |
Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.05mg | 31% |
Fats | 20.94g | 1.29g | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 0.243g | 21% |
Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.19µg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 285mg | 14% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 60mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.122mg | 10% |
Calories | 294kcal | 132kcal | 8% |
Protein | 24.52g | 28.21g | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.403g | 7% |
Potassium | 310mg | 522mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 44mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.88mg | 1.6mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
Calcium | 17mg | 37mg | 2% |
Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
Sodium | 72mg | 47mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Copper | 0.119mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.323mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.777mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1523.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +902.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 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 | +3529.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |