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Skipjack tuna vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Chicken fingers

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 3 times more Selenium than Chicken fingers. While Skipjack tuna has 46.8µg of Selenium, Chicken fingers have only 17.5µg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.9%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +167.4%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
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 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.9%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Selenium +167.4%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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 A +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
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 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +179.6%
Contains more Fats +981.4%
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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Other +179.6%
Contains more Fats +981.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1887.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1887.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335%

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 Chicken fingers
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 28.21g 19.22g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 0g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 132kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 37mg 17mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.73mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 28mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 282mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 373mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 769mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.71mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.069mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 46.8µg 17.5µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 11IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 8.217mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.426mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.16µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.222mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.803mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.845mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.553mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.616mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.518mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 1.453mg 0.908mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.655mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 48mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.493g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.002g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.003g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

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Skipjack tuna Chicken fingers
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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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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