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Skipjack tuna vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between skipjack tuna and beefsteak raw

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, beefsteak raw has more zinc and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 86% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 7 times less calcium than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 37mg of calcium, while beefsteak raw has 5mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2390.9%
Contains more FatsFats +315.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +868.7%

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 Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 5.048mg 86%
Zinc 1.05mg 5.3mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.543mg 34%
Selenium 46.8µg 27.9µg 34%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.69µg 21%
Protein 28.21g 21.38g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Phosphorus 285mg 220mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.42g 1.875g 7%
Fats 1.29g 5.36g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.182mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 2.354g 5%
Magnesium 44mg 25mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 2mg 5%
Potassium 522mg 375mg 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.075mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 2µg 2%
Cholesterol 60mg 67mg 2%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.189g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 132kcal 134kcal 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sodium 47mg 55mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Skipjack tuna
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.