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Skipjack tuna vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and gingerbread?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 106% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 37 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Skipjack tuna has 2.19µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less sodium.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +427.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3494.7%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +979.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +416.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +623.3%
Contains more WaterWater +122.4%
Contains more OtherOther +228.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1171.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2831.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +946.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.738mg 106%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.06µg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.19mg 61%
Selenium 46.8µg 16.3µg 55%
Protein 28.21g 3.9g 49%
Phosphorus 285mg 54mg 33%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.683mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 4.216g 25%
Fats 1.29g 16.4g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 7.124g 17%
Saturated fat 0.42g 4.122g 17%
Carbs 0g 49.2g 16%
Iron 1.6mg 2.88mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.19mg 13%
Sodium 47mg 327mg 12%
Calories 132kcal 356kcal 11%
Copper 0.11mg 0.195mg 9%
Cholesterol 60mg 32mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.39mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 70mg 6%
Folate 10µg 33µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.162mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 71mg 3%
Potassium 522mg 439mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.375mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 49.2g N/A
Vitamin A 18µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.003g 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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.702g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.