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Skipjack tuna vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Skipjack tuna and Mahimahi

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Mahimahi has more Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 71% higher.
  • Mahimahi has 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 2.19µg of Vitamin B12, while Mahimahi has 0.69µg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat.

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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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
~equal in Potassium ~533mg
~equal in Iron ~1.45mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 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% 12% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
~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
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +97.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.6%

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 Mahimahi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Mahimahi Opinion
Calories 132kcal 109kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 28.21g 23.72g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.9g Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 94mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 38mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 19mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 533mg Mahimahi
Iron 1.6mg 1.45mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.59mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 183mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 113mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A 18µg 62µg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.023mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.085mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 7.429mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.462mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.69µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 6µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.241g Mahimahi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.155g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.211g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.266mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.04mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.093mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.928mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.178mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.702mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.926mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.222mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.698mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.026g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.113g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Mahimahi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.