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Skipjack tuna vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between skipjack tuna and dried fruit

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, fiber, copper, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 101% more.
  • Dried fruit contains less cholesterol.
  • Dried fruit has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, 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 Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2027.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.6%
Contains more IronIron +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1136.8%

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.516mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +732.2%
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more WaterWater +101.6%
Contains more OtherOther +219.8%
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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +444.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Dried fruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.589mg 101%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 2.2µg 81%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.143mg 64%
Protein 28.21g 3.39g 50%
Phosphorus 285mg 71mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7.3g 29%
Copper 0.11mg 0.343mg 26%
Carbs 0g 62.64g 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Potassium 522mg 1162mg 19%
Vitamin A 18µg 180µg 18%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Iron 1.6mg 2.66mg 13%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.235mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.39mg 6%
Calories 132kcal 241kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.074mg 4%
Magnesium 44mg 32mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Sodium 47mg 10mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.017g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.074g 2%
Calcium 37mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.516mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 0.51g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.047mg 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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Skipjack tuna Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.