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Skipjack tuna vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Bass different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium, while Bass is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 101% more than Bass.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Bass. Skipjack tuna contains 0.122mg of Vitamin B2, while Bass contains 0.037mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat 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.
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%
Bass
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Bass
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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% 6.2% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Bass
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +793.5%
Contains more FatsFats +131.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Bass
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26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Bass Opinion
Calories 132kcal 124kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 28.21g 22.73g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 2.99g Bass
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 103mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 51mg Bass
Calcium 37mg 19mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 328mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 1.08mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.04mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 254mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 88mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 31µg Bass
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.037mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.558mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.346mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 4.41µg Bass
Folate 10µg 10µg
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.65g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.005g Bass
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.255mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.997mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.047mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.848mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.088mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.673mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.887mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.171mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.669mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Bass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
60%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.