Skipjack tuna vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are skipjack tuna and cereal different?
- Skipjack tuna is richer in selenium, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 521% more than skipjack tuna.
- Skipjack tuna contains 7 times more selenium than cereal. Skipjack tuna contains 46.8µg of selenium, while cereal contains 6.3µg.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than skipjack tuna (0).
Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 | +131.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +397.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +642.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2028.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +623.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4057.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16447.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3072.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +510.2% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1547.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
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 B1 | 0.038mg | 6.288mg | 521% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 34.06mg | 406% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 5.986mg | 385% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 3.87mg | 288% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 91% | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 814µg | 88% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 6.3µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 29.62mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 7.6mg | 60% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 6.06g | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 38.5mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 795mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 77mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 0g | 86.85g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 378kcal | 12% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 1.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.354g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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