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Skipjack tuna vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and mustard?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and selenium, yet mustard is richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 114% higher.
  • Mustard contains less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index than mustard.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mustard, prepared, yellow types in this comparison.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2121.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~48mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1301.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.8%
~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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.3%
Contains more OtherOther +143.9%
Contains more FatsFats +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +797.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Mustard DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.565mg 114%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.07mg 70%
Protein 28.21g 3.74g 49%
Sodium 47mg 1104mg 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 108mg 25%
Selenium 46.8µg 33.5µg 24%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.422mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.177mg 12%
Potassium 522mg 152mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 2.182g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.254mg 5%
Choline 22.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.07mg 4%
Calories 132kcal 60kcal 4%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.64mg 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.074mg 4%
Fats 1.29g 3.34g 3%
Calcium 37mg 63mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.774g 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.83g 2%
Magnesium 44mg 48mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.214g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.83g N/A
Iron 1.6mg 1.61mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.161mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1057mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.