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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.
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 60
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 60
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Other +2468.8%
Equal in Fats - 1.29
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 Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Other +2468.8%
Equal in Fats - 1.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.403
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.403

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 22.64g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.36g 1.29g Lingcod
Calories 109kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 18mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.41mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 33mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 258mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 560mg 522mg Lingcod
Sodium 76mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.58mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.035mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.026mg 0.019mg Lingcod
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 58IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
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
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 2.19µg Lingcod
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
Cholesterol 67mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.255g 0.42g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g 0.091g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.017g Lingcod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g 0.243g Lingcod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lingcod Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
62%
Lingcod
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.