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Skipjack tuna vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Nutmeg

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 128% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +2825%
Contains more Calcium +397.3%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +315.9%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +104.8%
Contains more Copper +833.6%
Contains more Manganese +15163.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +2825%
Contains more Calcium +397.3%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +315.9%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +104.8%
Contains more Copper +833.6%
Contains more Manganese +15163.2%

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810.5%
Contains more Folate +660%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810.5%
Contains more Folate +660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +383%
Contains more Water +899.7%
Contains more Other +252.8%
Contains more Fats +2714.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +383%
Contains more Water +899.7%
Contains more Other +252.8%
Contains more Fats +2714.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1225.1%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1225.1%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 28.21g 5.84g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 0g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 132kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 37mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 1.6mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 44mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 285mg 213mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 350mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.11mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.019mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 46.8µg 1.6µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 5µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.057mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.299mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.16mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0.42g 25.94g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.35g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.