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Skipjack tuna vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and eggs different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus; however, eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 210% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 293 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of vitamin B3, eggs contain only 0.064mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.3%
Contains more IronIron +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1718.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +668.2%
Contains more FatsFats +722.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1577.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.11mg 2mg 210%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.064mg 117%
Cholesterol 60mg 373mg 104%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.121mg 66%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.11µg 45%
Protein 28.21g 12.58g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.513mg 30%
Selenium 46.8µg 30.8µg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.398mg 18%
Phosphorus 285mg 172mg 16%
Vitamin A 18µg 149µg 15%
Fats 1.29g 10.61g 14%
Saturated fat 0.42g 3.267g 13%
Potassium 522mg 126mg 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 4.077g 10%
Folate 10µg 44µg 9%
Magnesium 44mg 10mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.414g 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 1.19mg 5%
Sodium 47mg 124mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.066mg 2%
Calories 132kcal 155kcal 1%
Calcium 37mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.05mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.