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

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How are Skipjack tuna and Romano cheese different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 117% more than Romano cheese.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Romano cheese. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Romano cheese contains 0.085mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, romano 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 Iron +107.8%
Contains more Potassium +507%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
Contains more Calcium +2775.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Potassium +507%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
Contains more Calcium +2775.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1054.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1054.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +101.5%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +1988.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more Water +101.5%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +1988.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3125.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3125.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%

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 Romano cheese
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 Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 28.21g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 1.29g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 0g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 132kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 1.6mg 0.77mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 41mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 522mg 86mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 1433mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.11mg 0.03mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 46.8µg 14.5µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.037mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.077mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.424mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.085mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.12µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.237mg 1.171mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 2.293mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.59mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.835mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.453mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.83mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 60mg 104mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 17.115g 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 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.593g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Romano cheese
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
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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