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Skipjack tuna vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, and copper than skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 117% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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.
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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52100%
Contains more IronIron +788.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Ginger ale DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0mg 117%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.1µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0mg 75%
Protein 28.21g 0g 56%
Phosphorus 285mg 0mg 41%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Iron 1.6mg 0.18mg 18%
Potassium 522mg 1mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg 10%
Magnesium 44mg 1mg 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.018mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.05mg 9%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Calories 132kcal 34kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 3mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.76g 3%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0g 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Fats 1.29g 0g 2%
Sodium 47mg 7mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0g 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 8.9g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 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 Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $7.4)

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 ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.