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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
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% |
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Protein
~26.32g
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Carbs
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 8.256mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 3.27µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.488mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.41mg | 15% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 8.63g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 208mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.865mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.044mg | 7% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 26.32g | 4% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 374mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 190kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.417mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.779mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.775mg | 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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| 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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.