Provolone vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between provolone and skipjack tuna
- Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than provolone.
- Skipjack tuna contains 41 times less saturated fat than provolone. Provolone contains 17.078g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.
- The glycemic index of provolone is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, provolone 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 CalciumCalcium | +1943.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +278.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +323.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.8% |
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 | +1211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11923.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1963.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2942.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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 | 0.156mg | 18.756mg | 116% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 0.42g | 76% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 37mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.981mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 46.8µg | 59% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 1.29g | 39% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 47mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 2.19µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 285mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 18µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 1.05mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 0.243g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.122mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.6mg | 14% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 132kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 522mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 28.21g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.403g | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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