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Skipjack tuna vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and fontina

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, and iron, while fontina is higher in calcium and zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than fontina.
  • Skipjack tuna has 12 times more vitamin B6 than fontina. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while fontina has 0.083mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fontina has a higher glycemic index (27) than skipjack tuna (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, fontina.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.6%
Contains more IronIron +595.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1386.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%

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% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12404%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1081.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.2%

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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2314%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~25.6g

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
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3474.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.4%

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 Fontina
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Fontina DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.15mg 116%
Saturated fat 0.42g 19.196g 85%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.083mg 69%
Selenium 46.8µg 14.5µg 59%
Calcium 37mg 550mg 51%
Fats 1.29g 31.14g 46%
Sodium 47mg 800mg 33%
Vitamin A 18µg 261µg 27%
Zinc 1.05mg 3.5mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 8.687g 21%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.68µg 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 116mg 19%
Iron 1.6mg 0.23mg 17%
Potassium 522mg 64mg 13%
Calories 132kcal 389kcal 13%
Copper 0.11mg 0.025mg 9%
Phosphorus 285mg 346mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.654g 8%
Magnesium 44mg 14mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.204mg 6%
Protein 28.21g 25.6g 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.429mg 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.55g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.55g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.959mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Fontina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.