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Skipjack tuna vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skipjack tuna and cheesecake?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and copper.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 116% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 19 times more vitamin B6 than cheesecake. While skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, cheesecake has only 0.052mg.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480%
Contains more IronIron +154%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +636.8%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1786.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1188.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.6%
Contains more OtherOther +813.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1644.2%
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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3453.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +297.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.195mg 116%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.17µg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 5.2µg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.052mg 71%
Protein 28.21g 5.5g 45%
Saturated fat 0.42g 9.921g 43%
Fats 1.29g 22.5g 33%
Phosphorus 285mg 93mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 47mg 438mg 17%
Vitamin A 18µg 159µg 16%
Potassium 522mg 90mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 0.63mg 12%
Copper 0.11mg 0.02mg 10%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Calories 132kcal 321kcal 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Magnesium 44mg 11mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.602g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.193mg 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg 5%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.571mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Cholesterol 60mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.028mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 51mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.005g 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 Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.