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

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Important differences between skipjack tuna and chicken sandwich

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 86% more.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than chicken sandwich. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1052.6%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.13µg 86%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 7.72mg 69%
Selenium 46.8µg 19.9µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.383mg 46%
Sodium 47mg 753mg 31%
Protein 28.21g 16.28g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.177g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.23mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Fats 1.29g 11.19g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.2mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.3mg 14%
Phosphorus 285mg 185mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 4.481g 11%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.219mg 9%
Folate 10µg 47µg 9%
Potassium 522mg 245mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.123g 8%
Cholesterol 60mg 35mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 0g 20.89g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Calories 132kcal 250kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Copper 0.11mg 0.067mg 5%
Magnesium 44mg 24mg 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.61mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 1.77mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 58mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +204.4%
Contains more FatsFats +767.4%
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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1744%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +688.3%

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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.