Ling fish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ling fish and skipjack tuna different?
- Ling fish is richer in magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 100% more than ling fish.
- Ling fish contains 4 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. Ling fish contains 173mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna contains 47mg.
Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.8% |
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 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +569.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +236.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.35 g
Fats:
0.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.88 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +765.3% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 18.756mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.19µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.981mg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 1.6mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Protein | 24.35g | 28.21g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1% | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 522mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.82g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.067mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.979mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.236mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.254mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
26%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling 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.
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.