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Skipjack tuna vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and kit Kat different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, kit Kat is richer in copper and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 114% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 49 times more vitamin B6 than kit Kat. While skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, kit Kat contains only 0.02mg.
  • Kit Kat has less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than kit Kat (50).

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4805%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3720.9%
Contains more OtherOther +542.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1914.7%
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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2304.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.5mg 114%
Saturated fat 0.42g 17.953g 80%
Selenium 46.8µg 5µg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.02mg 74%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.56µg 68%
Protein 28.21g 6.51g 43%
Fats 1.29g 25.99g 38%
Carbs 0g 64.59g 22%
Phosphorus 285mg 135mg 21%
Calories 132kcal 518kcal 19%
Cholesterol 60mg 11mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 5.844g 14%
Copper 0.11mg 0.22mg 12%
Potassium 522mg 231mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 125mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.09mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.117mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.21mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.895g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.64mg 3%
Magnesium 44mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 24µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Sodium 47mg 54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 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 Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.