Pasta vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pasta and skipjack tuna
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and manganese; however, skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 111% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 12 times less manganese than pasta. Pasta has 0.224mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna has 0.019mg.
- Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1078.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2075% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +352.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1790.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2785.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1464.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 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 ProteinProtein | +447.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2551.6% |
~equal in
Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | -64.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.403g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 18.756mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.19µg | 85% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.981mg | 73% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 28.21g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 285mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 522mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.038mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.019mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.6mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 132kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.403g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
15%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.