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Skipjack tuna vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and gefilte fish

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium, while gefilte fish is higher in iron and copper.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 111% more than gefilte fish.
  • Skipjack tuna has 12 times more vitamin B6 than gefilte fish. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while gefilte fish has 0.08mg.
  • Gefilte fish is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.7%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.2%

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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1775.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +211%
Contains more OtherOther +470.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29%

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.412g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Gefilte fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1mg 111%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.08mg 69%
Selenium 46.8µg 10.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.84µg 56%
Protein 28.21g 9.07g 38%
Phosphorus 285mg 73mg 30%
Sodium 47mg 524mg 21%
Potassium 522mg 91mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 2.48mg 11%
Cholesterol 60mg 30mg 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.195mg 9%
Magnesium 44mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.059mg 5%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.065mg 2%
Calories 132kcal 84kcal 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.073mg 2%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.82mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.41g 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 27µg 1%
Calcium 37mg 23mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 1.73g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.824g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.285g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 7.41g N/A
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.412g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.488mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.486mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.842mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.255mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.493mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.548mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.261mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Gefilte fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish 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 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.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.