Skipjack tuna vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Mussels
- Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc.
- Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 909% more than Skipjack tuna.
- Mussels contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
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Calcium
+12.1%
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Magnesium
+18.9%
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Potassium
+94.8%
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Sodium
-87.3%
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Iron
+320%
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Zinc
+154.3%
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Copper
+35.5%
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Manganese
+35689.5%
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Selenium
+91.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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Calcium
+12.1%
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Magnesium
+18.9%
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Potassium
+94.8%
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Sodium
-87.3%
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Iron
+320%
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Zinc
+154.3%
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Copper
+35.5%
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Manganese
+35689.5%
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Selenium
+91.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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.
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Vitamin B3
+525.2%
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Vitamin B6
+881%
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Vitamin A
+406.7%
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Vitamin C
+1260%
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Vitamin B1
+689.5%
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Vitamin B2
+244.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.9%
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Folate
+660%
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Vitamin B12
+995.9%
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Vitamin B3
+525.2%
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Vitamin B6
+881%
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Vitamin A
+406.7%
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Vitamin C
+1260%
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Vitamin B1
+689.5%
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Vitamin B2
+244.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.9%
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Folate
+660%
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Vitamin B12
+995.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.5%
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+158.5%
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Fats
+247.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 61.15
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
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3.18 g
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Protein
+18.5%
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+158.5%
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Fats
+247.3%
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Equal in Water - 61.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+317.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+200.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
Saturated Fat:
0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.212 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
+317.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+200.7%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 28.21g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 132kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 285mg | |
| Potassium | 522mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 1.212g |
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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
78%
286%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)