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Skipjack tuna vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and corn syrup different?

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamin B5, and zinc than corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 117% higher.
  • Corn syrup has less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn syrup (90).

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1086.4%
Contains more IronIron +332.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2490.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1513.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93680%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2008.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +183%
Contains more OtherOther +1955%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.02mg 117%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 2.9µg 80%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.009mg 75%
Protein 28.21g 0g 56%
Phosphorus 285mg 11mg 39%
Carbs 0g 77.59g 26%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Iron 1.6mg 0.37mg 15%
Potassium 522mg 44mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.023mg 9%
Magnesium 44mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.009mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.04mg 9%
Calories 132kcal 286kcal 8%
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg 6%
Sodium 47mg 155mg 5%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0g 3%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.011mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0g 2%
Fats 1.29g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g 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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $5.2)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.