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Skipjack tuna vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between skipjack tuna and liverwurst

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 470% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 5 times more vitamin B6 than liverwurst. While skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, liverwurst has only 0.19mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less sodium.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than liverwurst (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more IronIron +453.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +119%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.9%

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +416.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22627.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +514.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +198.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1872.9%
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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4956%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 13.46µg 470%
Vitamin A 18µg 4091µg 453%
Iron 1.6mg 8.85mg 91%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 4.3mg 90%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 1.03mg 70%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.19mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 2.95mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.42g 9.925g 43%
Fats 1.29g 25.45g 37%
Protein 28.21g 12.38g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 12.286g 30%
Sodium 47mg 700mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.272mg 20%
Selenium 46.8µg 58µg 20%
Cholesterol 60mg 118mg 19%
Copper 0.11mg 0.24mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.427g 13%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.3mg 11%
Potassium 522mg 170mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calories 132kcal 305kcal 9%
Phosphorus 285mg 230mg 8%
Magnesium 44mg 12mg 8%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.155mg 6%
Folate 10µg 30µg 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 3.5mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.448mg 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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Skipjack tuna Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.