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Skipjack tuna vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between skipjack tuna and caper

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium; however, caper has more copper and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 113% higher.
  • Caper is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Capers, canned.

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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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1205%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3800%
Contains more CopperCopper +240%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310.5%
~equal in Calcium ~40mg
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg

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%
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1095.3%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
~equal in Other ~8.04g

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
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Caper DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.652mg 113%
Sodium 47mg 2348mg 100%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 1.2µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.023mg 74%
Protein 28.21g 2.36g 52%
Phosphorus 285mg 10mg 39%
Copper 0.11mg 0.374mg 29%
Vitamin K 24.6µg 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Potassium 522mg 40mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.027mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.32mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Calories 132kcal 23kcal 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 4.3mg 4%
Folate 10µg 23µg 3%
Magnesium 44mg 33mg 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.078mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.89g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.018mg 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.233g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.304g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.139mg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 7µg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 1.67mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 0.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.69g N/A
Calcium 37mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.063g 0%
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 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Caper
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
13%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 2301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.