Minestrone vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between minestrone and skipjack tuna
- Minestrone is richer in vitamin A, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 115% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone has 16 times more vitamin A than skipjack tuna. Minestrone has 970IU of vitamin A, while skipjack tuna has 60IU.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index (47) than skipjack tuna (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +301.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +321.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1139.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
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 | +172.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +577.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4696.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2292.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1493.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +585% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | -45.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 18.756mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.19µg | 91% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.981mg | 72% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 28.21g | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 285mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.6mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 522mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.05mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.019mg | 6% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.403g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
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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
5%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)