Skipjack tuna vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between skipjack tuna and butter
- Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and potassium; however, butter is higher in vitamin A.
- Butter covers your daily saturated fat needs 250% more than skipjack tuna.
- Butter contains 447 times less vitamin B3 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of vitamin B3, while butter contains 0.042mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Butter, without salt.
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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 | +2100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2075% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +587.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1087.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4580% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +340.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1188.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3218.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +247.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20450% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6187.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9542% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +646.9% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 50.489g | 228% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 81.11g | 123% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 0.042mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.17µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 1µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.003mg | 75% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 684µg | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 23.43g | 58% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 0.85g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 215mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 24mg | 37% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 717kcal | 29% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.02mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3.01g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 522mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.016mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.034mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 47mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.069g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
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.