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Skipjack tuna vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and broth

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus, while broth is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1036% more than skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna has 10 times more vitamin B6 than broth. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while broth has 0.1mg.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than skipjack tuna (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +405.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.5%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +662.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +881%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2643.6%
Contains more FatsFats +976%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +498.3%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2105.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1011.7%

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 Broth
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 47mg 23875mg 1036%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.46mg 102%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.3µg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.1mg 68%
Selenium 46.8µg 28µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 4.48g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.43mg 24%
Protein 28.21g 16.66g 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 1.29g 13.88g 19%
Phosphorus 285mg 166mg 17%
Cholesterol 60mg 13mg 16%
Calcium 37mg 187mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.42g 3.43g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 5.36g 13%
Copper 0.11mg 0mg 12%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.09mg 9%
Calories 132kcal 267kcal 7%
Iron 1.6mg 1.03mg 7%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.15mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Potassium 522mg 309mg 6%
Folate 10µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 44mg 56mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 23828mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.