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Skipjack tuna vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skipjack tuna and Banana

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Banana is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 113% more than Banana.
  • Banana is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Bananas, raw.

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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 +640%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +1195.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1321.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +640%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +1195.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1321.1%

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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Banana
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +770%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +770%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2488.1%
Contains more Fats +290.9%
Contains more Other +890.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2488.1%
Contains more Fats +290.9%
Contains more Other +890.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Banana Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.24g Banana
Protein 28.21g 1.09g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.33g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 22.84g Banana
Calories 132kcal 89kcal Skipjack tuna
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 37mg 5mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.26mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 27mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 22mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 358mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 1.05mg 0.15mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.078mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 46.8µg 1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 1mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.031mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.073mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.665mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.334mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.367mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.009mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.028mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.028mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.068mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.05mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.008mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.049mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.047mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.077mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.032g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.073g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Banana
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $7.8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.