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Skipjack tuna vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Skipjack tuna and Caramel

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Copper, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 116% higher.
  • Caramel has 26 times less Selenium than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 46.8µg of Selenium, while Caramel has 1.8µg.
  • Caramel is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
9
:
1
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +158.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +143.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.6%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +158.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +143.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +138.6%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Contains more Calcium +273%

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
6
:
6
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12573%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1651.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12573%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1651.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +513.3%
Contains more Water +632.7%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Contains more Fats +527.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +513.3%
Contains more Water +632.7%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Contains more Fats +527.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +534.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +763%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +534.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +763%

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 Caramel
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 Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Protein 28.21g 4.6g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Calories 132kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.6mg 0.14mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 17mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 114mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 214mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 245mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.44mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.018mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 1.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 42IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 12µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.148mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.056mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 4µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.06mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.192mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.258mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.417mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.338mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.107mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.205mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.285mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.115mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.476g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.