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Skipjack tuna vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between skipjack tuna and chocolate brownie

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 111% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 14 times less vitamin B12 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 2.19µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.
  • Chocolate brownie has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.1%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2989.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.97mg

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1810%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +943.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +355%
Contains more WaterWater +394.3%
Contains more OtherOther +332.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2155.8%
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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4360.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2235.5%

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 Chocolate brownie
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 Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.982mg 111%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.16µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.094mg 68%
Selenium 46.8µg 11.5µg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 9.412g 60%
Protein 28.21g 6.2g 44%
Fats 1.29g 29.1g 43%
Saturated fat 0.42g 7.319g 31%
Copper 0.11mg 0.388mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 10.839g 26%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.587mg 25%
Phosphorus 285mg 132mg 22%
Vitamin A 18µg 176µg 18%
Calories 132kcal 466kcal 17%
Carbs 0g 50.2g 17%
Sodium 47mg 343mg 13%
Potassium 522mg 176mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.141mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.19mg 5%
Folate 10µg 29µg 5%
Cholesterol 60mg 73mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 1.84mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.328mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 57mg 2%
Magnesium 44mg 53mg 2%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.97mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.006g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.