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Skipjack tuna vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Plantain raw?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc, yet Plantain raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 113% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Plantain raw is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Plantains, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.2%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +3020%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Equal in Potassium - 499
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 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.2%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +3020%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Equal in Potassium - 499

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 B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2634.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1778.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +120%
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 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2634.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1778.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2070%
Contains more Fats +248.6%
Contains more Other +608.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 65.28
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +2070%
Contains more Fats +248.6%
Contains more Other +608.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 65.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%

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 Plantain raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 28.21g 1.3g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.37g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 132kcal 122kcal Skipjack tuna
Sugar 15g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 37mg 3mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 34mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 499mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 1.05mg 0.14mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.081mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 1.5µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 1mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.054mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.686mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.26mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.299mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.015mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.034mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.036mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.059mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.06mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.017mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.044mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.046mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.064mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.143g Plantain raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.032g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.069g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw 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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.