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Skipjack tuna vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and biscuits?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus, yet biscuits are richer in vitamin B1 and calcium.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 99% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 28 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits have 0.035mg.
  • Biscuits contain less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.1%
Contains more IronIron +81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1889.5%

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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303%
Contains more WaterWater +115.5%
Contains more OtherOther +156.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1163.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2751.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +933%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.949mg 99%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.08µg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.035mg 73%
Selenium 46.8µg 19.5µg 50%
Protein 28.21g 7g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.356mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 4.163g 25%
Fats 1.29g 16.3g 23%
Sodium 47mg 580mg 23%
Calcium 37mg 235mg 20%
Cholesterol 60mg 3mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.42g 4.324g 18%
Phosphorus 285mg 164mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 6.93g 17%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.378mg 16%
Iron 1.6mg 2.9mg 16%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.31mg 14%
Folate 10µg 61µg 13%
Potassium 522mg 121mg 12%
Calories 132kcal 353kcal 11%
Magnesium 44mg 18mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.54mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.285mg 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.082mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.