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Skipjack tuna vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skipjack tuna and Milkfish

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 66% more.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Iron than Milkfish. Skipjack tuna contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Milkfish contains 0.41mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more IronIron +290.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more OtherOther +239.7%
Contains more FatsFats +569%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.63g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Milkfish Opinion
Calories 132kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 28.21g 26.32g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 8.63g Milkfish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 67mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 38mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 522mg 374mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.41mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.044mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.05mg
Phosphorus 285mg 208mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 92mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 18µg 33µg Milkfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.016mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.069mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 8.256mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.488mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Folate 10µg 18µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.295mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.154mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.213mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.139mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.417mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.779mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.028mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.356mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.775mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.