Skipjack tuna vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and octopus
- Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while octopus is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Octopus covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1409% more than skipjack tuna.
- Skipjack tuna has 5 times more vitamin B3 than octopus. Skipjack tuna has 18.756mg of vitamin B3, while octopus has 3.78mg.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +496.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +571.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1543.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.82g
~equal in
Water
~60.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.477 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.453g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 36µg | 1409% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9.54mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 3.78mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.739mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.648mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 3.36mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 460mg | 18% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 96mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 90µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 630mg | 3% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 29.82g | 3% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 164kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 2.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.453g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.324g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.477g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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381%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins