Skipjack tuna vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between skipjack tuna and butterfish
- Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and iron; however, butterfish is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 81% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 3 times more vitamin B6 than butterfish. While skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, butterfish has only 0.346mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +225.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
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:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1010.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +696.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~66.83g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 5.769mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.346mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 1.83µg | 15% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 10.28g | 14% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 22.15g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.64mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.865mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.192mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 308mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 481mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
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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%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.