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Skipjack tuna vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between skipjack tuna and blue cheese

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, and iron; however, blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 111% higher.
  • Blue cheese has 6 times less vitamin B6 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while blue cheese has 0.166mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.

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

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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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more IronIron +416.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1327%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.8%

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 0% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1746.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +491%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2127.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3100.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Blue cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.016mg 111%
Saturated fat 0.42g 18.669g 83%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.166mg 63%
Selenium 46.8µg 14.5µg 59%
Calcium 37mg 528mg 49%
Sodium 47mg 1146mg 48%
Fats 1.29g 28.74g 42%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.22µg 40%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.729mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.382mg 20%
Vitamin A 18µg 198µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 7.778g 19%
Iron 1.6mg 0.31mg 16%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.66mg 15%
Phosphorus 285mg 387mg 15%
Protein 28.21g 21.4g 14%
Calories 132kcal 353kcal 11%
Potassium 522mg 256mg 8%
Copper 0.11mg 0.04mg 8%
Folate 10µg 36µg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 23mg 5%
Cholesterol 60mg 75mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.029mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.34g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.758mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.