Skipjack tuna vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are skipjack tuna and beef tenderloin different?
- Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus; however, beef tenderloin is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 98% higher.
- Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than beef tenderloin. While skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.
Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1807% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4126.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 3mg | 98% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.25mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 22.9µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 9.72g | 42% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 24.6g | 36% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 4.03mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 10.27g | 25% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 3.11mg | 19% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 203mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 2.46µg | 11% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 23.9g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 331mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
72%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $8)
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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