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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.4% |
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 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +217.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.22 g
Other:
4.16 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.211 g
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 | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.429mg | 18.756mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 2.19µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.981mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 285mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 60mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 28.21g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.241g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.211g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 522mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.04mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.093mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.928mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.178mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.702mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.926mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.222mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.698mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.026g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.113g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
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)