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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.