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Skipjack tuna vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Ginger?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Ginger is richer in Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 113% higher.
  • Ginger contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains more Zinc +208.8%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Contains more Manganese +1105.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains more Zinc +208.8%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Contains more Manganese +1105.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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
7
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Equal in Folate - 11
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +1450%
Contains more Fats +72%
Contains more Other +967.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +1450%
Contains more Fats +72%
Contains more Other +967.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 28.21g 1.82g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.75g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 132kcal 80kcal Skipjack tuna
Sugar 1.7g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 37mg 16mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 43mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 34mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 415mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 1.05mg 0.34mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.019mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 1mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.025mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.034mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.75mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.203mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.16mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.012mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.036mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.051mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.074mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.057mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.013mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.045mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.073mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.03mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.203g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.154g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.154g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $7.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.