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Skipjack tuna vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and jerusalem artichoke?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 109% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index than jerusalem artichoke.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6585.7%
Contains more IronIron +112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.8%

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1342.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1174%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1310.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12800%
Contains more OtherOther +223.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%

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
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5975%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.3mg 109%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.077mg 70%
Protein 28.21g 2g 52%
Phosphorus 285mg 78mg 30%
Iron 1.6mg 3.4mg 23%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.2mg 14%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.12mg 8%
Carbs 0g 17.44g 6%
Magnesium 44mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.06mg 5%
Choline 30mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.001g 3%
Calories 132kcal 73kcal 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 4mg 3%
Copper 0.11mg 0.14mg 3%
Potassium 522mg 429mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 1µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 47mg 4mg 2%
Fats 1.29g 0.01g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.397mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 14mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.004g 1%
Folate 10µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 9.6g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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 Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $7.6)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.