Skipjack tuna vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are skipjack tuna and falafel different?
- Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while falafel is higher in manganese, iron, folate, and copper.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 111% more than falafel.
- Falafel is lower in cholesterol.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index (33) than skipjack tuna (0).
Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Falafel, home-prepared types were 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4580% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3536.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1696.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +238.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1279.8% |
| 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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4085.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +932.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 1.044mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0µg | 91% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 1µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.125mg | 66% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 13.31g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.691mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 17.8g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 4.16g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 3.42mg | 23% |
| Folate | 10µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.258mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 192mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 0g | 31.84g | 11% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 294mg | 11% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 333kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 82mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2.383g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.292mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 585mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.