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Skipjack tuna vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Croaker

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium, however, Croaker is richer in Folate.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 90% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Croaker. While Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Croaker has only 0.26mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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% 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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg
~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
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more OtherOther +349.2%
Contains more FatsFats +882.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~59.76g

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
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2089.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +623.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Croaker Opinion
Calories 132kcal 221kcal Croaker
Protein 28.21g 18.2g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 12.67g Croaker
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Cholesterol 60mg 84mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 42mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 32mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 340mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.86mg Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Copper 0.11mg 0.065mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.52mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 217mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 348mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 75IU Croaker
Vitamin A 18µg 23µg Croaker
Manganese 0.019mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 46.8µg 38.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 4.3mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.74mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.26mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.1µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 34µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.476g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.208mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.788mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.847mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.48mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.571mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.525mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.742mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.947mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.525mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.089g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.079g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.