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Skipjack tuna vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skipjack tuna and lentil soup?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer than lentil soup in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 114% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 156 times more selenium than lentil soup. While skipjack tuna has 46.8µg of selenium, lentil soup has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in lentil soup is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve types 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 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.5%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +531.6%

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 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +568.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%

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
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.45g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Lentil soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.545mg 114%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.12µg 86%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.3µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.09mg 69%
Protein 28.21g 3.74g 49%
Phosphorus 285mg 74mg 30%
Sodium 47mg 532mg 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 3mg 19%
Potassium 522mg 144mg 11%
Magnesium 44mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.14mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 1.07mg 7%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.3mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.045mg 6%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.12mg 4%
Calories 132kcal 56kcal 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.07mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.16g 3%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Calcium 37mg 17mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.13g 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.52g 1%
Fats 1.29g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 8.16g N/A
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.45g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Lentil soup
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
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup 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 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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.