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Skipjack tuna vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and buttermilk different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium, while buttermilk is higher in calcium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 117% more than buttermilk.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 32 times more iron than buttermilk. Skipjack tuna contains 1.6mg of iron, while buttermilk contains 0.05mg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types were used in this article.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.7%
Contains more IronIron +3100%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.5%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +895.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +752.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +823.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1121.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.254g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Buttermilk DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.058mg 117%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.22µg 82%
Selenium 46.8µg 2µg 81%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.034mg 73%
Protein 28.21g 3.31g 50%
Phosphorus 285mg 89mg 28%
Cholesterol 60mg 4mg 19%
Iron 1.6mg 0.05mg 19%
Potassium 522mg 151mg 11%
Copper 0.11mg 0.011mg 11%
Calcium 37mg 116mg 8%
Magnesium 44mg 11mg 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.42mg 6%
Sodium 47mg 190mg 6%
Calories 132kcal 40kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.275mg 4%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.033g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.154mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.79g 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.002mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.548g 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Fats 1.29g 0.88g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Vitamin A 18µg 14µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.254g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.1mg 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 Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.