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Skipjack tuna vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between skipjack tuna and lettuce

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and iron, while lettuce has more vitamin A and manganese.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 147% more than skipjack tuna.
  • The amount of cholesterol in lettuce is lower.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.

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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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +238.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more CopperCopper +279.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +483.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +882.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1215.8%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg

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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4901.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +820%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1974.3%
Contains more FatsFats +760%
Contains more OtherOther +1184.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%

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
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.375mg 115%
Vitamin K 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.6µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.09mg 69%
Protein 28.21g 1.36g 54%
Vitamin A 18µg 370µg 39%
Phosphorus 285mg 29mg 37%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.25mg 10%
Potassium 522mg 194mg 10%
Iron 1.6mg 0.86mg 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 9.2mg 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.029mg 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.18mg 8%
Magnesium 44mg 13mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.134mg 7%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Calories 132kcal 15kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.08mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.082g 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.02g 2%
Fats 1.29g 0.15g 2%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Sodium 47mg 28mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.006g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.87g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.57g N/A
Calcium 37mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.022mg 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 Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
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?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $7.5)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.