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Lingcod vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lingcod and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Lingcod is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 103% higher.
  • Lingcod contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Skipjack tuna. While Lingcod contains 4.15µg of Vitamin B12, Skipjack tuna contains only 2.19µg.

Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.4% 49% 15% 12% 16% 111% 9.9% 3.4% 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 ManganeseManganese +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +290.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
~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% 3.5% 0% 0% 8.8% 32% 43% 52% 80% 519% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~60IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.038mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 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 +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2468.8%
~equal in Fats ~1.29g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.383 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 -39.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84%
~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.
Lingcod Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Lingcod Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 109kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 22.64g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.36g 1.29g Lingcod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 67mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 33mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 18mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 560mg 522mg Lingcod
Iron 0.41mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.035mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.58mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 258mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 76mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 58IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 17µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.026mg 0.019mg Lingcod
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.122mg Lingcod
Vitamin B3 2.314mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.485mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 2.19µg Lingcod
Folate 10µg 10µg
Saturated Fat 0.255g 0.42g Lingcod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g 0.243g Lingcod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.993mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.043mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.84mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.079mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.67mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.884mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.166mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.667mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g 0.091g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.017g Lingcod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lingcod 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
57%
Lingcod
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lingcod
Lingcod 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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.