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Skipjack tuna vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skipjack tuna and mixed nuts?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 3 times more vitamin B6 than mixed nuts. While skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, mixed nuts have only 0.352mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types in this article.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +724.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10636.8%

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.
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +730%
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2894.2%
Contains more OtherOther +185.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4082.2%
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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11623.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3525.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 14.612g 95%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Copper 0.11mg 0.907mg 89%
Manganese 0.019mg 2.04mg 88%
Fats 1.29g 53.95g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 28.488g 71%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 7.709mg 69%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.352mg 48%
Magnesium 44mg 229mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.42g 8.711g 38%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Phosphorus 285mg 456mg 24%
Calories 132kcal 607kcal 24%
Selenium 46.8µg 33.9µg 23%
Zinc 1.05mg 3.36mg 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Folate 10µg 83µg 18%
Protein 28.21g 20.04g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.189mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.14mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 2.61mg 13%
Choline 52mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 117mg 8%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.196mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Potassium 522mg 632mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 47mg 5mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.