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Skipjack tuna vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Fireweed

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Skipjack tuna.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Contains more Calcium +1059.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +35184.2%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Contains more Calcium +1059.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +35184.2%
Equal in Potassium - 494

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5896.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5896.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +1020%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +498.9%
Contains more Other +223.6%
Contains more Fats +113.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.6%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +498.9%
Contains more Other +223.6%
Contains more Fats +113.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 28.21g 4.71g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 132kcal 103kcal Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 37mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 1.6mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 44mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 285mg 108mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 494mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.05mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.11mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.019mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 46.8µg 0.9µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 1mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.033mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 4.674mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.632mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.42g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $5)
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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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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.