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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 from 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.

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.
Pasta
Pasta
2
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8
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Manganese +1078.9%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Manganese +1078.9%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
3
:
6
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1464.3%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Skipjack tuna
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 B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1464.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
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3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +447.8%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Other +2551.6%
Equal in Water - 62.28
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +447.8%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Other +2551.6%
Equal in Water - 62.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
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1
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.403
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.403

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 0g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.05g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 24.93g 0g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 6mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.14mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 18mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 63mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 24mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 6mg 47mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.093mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.224mg 0.019mg Pasta
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 20IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.038mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.122mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 64µg 10µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.134mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 0.348mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.097mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.079mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.217mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.103mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 33mg 60mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.42g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.403g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Pasta
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.