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Skipjack tuna vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and roquefort different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, roquefort is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 113% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than roquefort. While skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, roquefort contains only 0.124mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less sodium.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, roquefort are the varieties 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.
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.6%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1689.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%

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.
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2455.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +691.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2275.2%
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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3387.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.734mg 113%
Saturated fat 0.42g 19.263g 86%
Sodium 47mg 1809mg 77%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.124mg 66%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.64µg 65%
Calcium 37mg 662mg 63%
Selenium 46.8µg 14.5µg 59%
Fats 1.29g 30.64g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.586mg 36%
Vitamin A 18µg 294µg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.731mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 8.474g 21%
Phosphorus 285mg 392mg 15%
Potassium 522mg 91mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 0.56mg 13%
Protein 28.21g 21.54g 13%
Calories 132kcal 369kcal 12%
Cholesterol 60mg 90mg 10%
Folate 10µg 49µg 10%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.08mg 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.034mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.32g 6%
Magnesium 44mg 30mg 3%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.