Nori vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between nori and skipjack tuna?
- Nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, and vitamin B2, yet skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 108% higher.
- Nori has 87 times more vitamin A than skipjack tuna. Nori has 5202IU of vitamin A, while skipjack tuna has 60IU.
We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +89.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +391.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6585.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +3800% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1344.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1175.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +517% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 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 | +36.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +385.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +360.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +118% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.11 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 | -85.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +872% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +266.4% |
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 |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 18.756mg | 108% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.19µg | 91% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 46.8µg | 84% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.981mg | 63% |
Protein | 5.81g | 28.21g | 45% |
Vitamin C | 39mg | 1mg | 42% |
Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.019mg | 42% |
Folate | 146µg | 10µg | 34% |
Phosphorus | 58mg | 285mg | 32% |
Vitamin A | 260µg | 18µg | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.122mg | 25% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 60mg | 20% |
Copper | 0.264mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 44mg | 10% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
Calories | 35kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
Potassium | 356mg | 522mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.8mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
Calcium | 70mg | 37mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.403g | 2% |
Carbs | 5.11g | 0g | 2% |
Fats | 0.28g | 1.29g | 2% |
Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.42g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.243g | 1% |
Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.81g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
Sodium | 48mg | 47mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.232mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.501mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.222mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.402mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 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
45%

72%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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60%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Nori is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.