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Skipjack tuna vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Skipjack tuna and Fish oil

  • Fish oil contains less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Copper than Skipjack tuna.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 217% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish oil, sardine.

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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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
9
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
9
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Skipjack tuna
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%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +7651.9%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +7651.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13826.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7807.4%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13826.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7807.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Fish oil Opinion
Protein 28.21g 0g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 100g Fish oil
Calories 132kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Calcium 37mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 1.05mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
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 710mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 29.892g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 33.841g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 31.867g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Fish oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
21%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil 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)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.