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Sablefish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sablefish and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Sablefish is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 85% more than Sablefish.
  • Sablefish contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Skipjack tuna. Sablefish contains 4.099g of Saturated Fat, while Skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.

Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Zinc +156.1%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Zinc +156.1%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.122
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
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 A +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1420.9%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Other +2317.6%
Equal in Water - 62.28
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +1420.9%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Other +2317.6%
Equal in Water - 62.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4150.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4150.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Skipjack tuna Opinion
Protein 17.19g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 19.62g 1.29g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 132kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 37mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 1.6mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 44mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 459mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 72mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.41mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.028mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 338IU 60IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 18µg Sablefish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.038mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.485mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 17µg 10µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.754mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.397mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.579mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.509mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.886mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.506mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 63mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 4.099g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.237g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.091g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.017g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 0.243g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.403g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sablefish Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Sablefish
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.