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Skipjack tuna vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between skipjack tuna and muffin

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, muffin has more manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 108% higher.
  • Muffin has 25 times less vitamin B6 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while muffin has 0.04mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in saturated fat.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2263.2%

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%
Muffin
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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% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +528.3%
Contains more WaterWater +149.5%
Contains more OtherOther +455.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1145.7%
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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1884.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1910.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.418mg 108%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.16µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.04mg 72%
Selenium 46.8µg 8.2µg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 8.103g 51%
Protein 28.21g 4.49g 47%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 1.29g 16.07g 23%
Phosphorus 285mg 146mg 20%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.449mg 19%
Carbs 0g 53g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Sodium 47mg 336mg 13%
Calories 132kcal 375kcal 12%
Potassium 522mg 121mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 4.822g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.168mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.844g 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Folate 10µg 48µg 10%
Cholesterol 60mg 30mg 10%
Magnesium 44mg 10mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.37mg 6%
Copper 0.11mg 0.06mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 1.3mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.163mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calcium 37mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Vitamin A 18µg 21µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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