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Skipjack tuna vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skipjack tuna and mozzarella?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, and iron, yet mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 116% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 12 times more vitamin B6 than mozzarella. While skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, mozzarella has only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types 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.
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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +449.5%
Contains more IronIron +540%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1875.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15530%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +661.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.7%
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1225.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~27.5g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1893.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Mozzarella DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.12mg 116%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.08mg 69%
Calcium 37mg 731mg 69%
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg 57%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.92µg 53%
Saturated fat 0.42g 10.867g 47%
Phosphorus 285mg 524mg 34%
Fats 1.29g 17.1g 24%
Zinc 1.05mg 3.13mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.34mg 17%
Iron 1.6mg 0.25mg 17%
Vitamin A 18µg 137µg 13%
Potassium 522mg 95mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 4.844g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.027mg 9%
Calories 132kcal 280kcal 7%
Magnesium 44mg 26mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Cholesterol 60mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Sodium 47mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.509g 1%
Protein 28.21g 27.5g 1%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Folate 10µg 9µg 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 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.447g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella 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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.