Skipjack tuna vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are skipjack tuna and English muffins different?
- Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium; however, English muffins are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 107% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than English muffins (77).
Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +298.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1778.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1097.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2181.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +376.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +270% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 1.566mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.04µg | 90% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.043mg | 72% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 7.7g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 133mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 464mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 46g | 15% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 131mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.181mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.89mg | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.888g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.154mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.446mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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