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Skipjack tuna vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Barbecue chicken

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 81% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Barbecue chicken. While Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Barbecue chicken has only 0.191mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 +131.3%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Selenium +112.7%
Contains more Zinc +69.5%
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 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Selenium +112.7%
Contains more Zinc +69.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.1%
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 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Other +834.1%
Contains more Fats +1069%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.41
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Other +834.1%
Contains more Fats +1069%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2552.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.7%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2552.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.7%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 28.21g 22.51g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 132kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 16mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.95mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 21mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 218mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 255mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 335mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.005mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 22µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 5.732mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.152mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.191mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.47µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.173mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.657mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.853mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.549mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.75mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.565mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.69mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.935mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.592mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 127mg Skipjack tuna
Trans Fat 0.078g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.927g Skipjack tuna
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 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

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Skipjack tuna Barbecue chicken
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
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.