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Mahimahi vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mahimahi and Skipjack tuna

  • Mahimahi has more Vitamin B5, however, Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 71% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Mahimahi. Mahimahi has 0.865mg of Vitamin B5, while Skipjack tuna has 0.485mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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 A +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 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 A +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Other +97.6%
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 +14.4%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Other +97.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mahimahi Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Skipjack tuna Opinion
Protein 23.72g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0.9g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Calories 109kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 19mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.45mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 38mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 183mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 533mg 522mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.053mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 208IU 60IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 18µg Mahimahi
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.485mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 6µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.04mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.928mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.178mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.702mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.222mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.698mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 94mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.241g 0.42g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mahimahi 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
36%
Mahimahi
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi 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)

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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.