Skipjack tuna vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between skipjack tuna and orange roughy
- Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, zinc, and magnesium; however, orange roughy is richer in selenium.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 106% more.
- Skipjack tuna contains 15 times more vitamin B6 than orange roughy. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while orange roughy contains 0.067mg.
- Skipjack tuna contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +930.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +766.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1364.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +366% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.4% |
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:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
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Carbs
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Water
~66.97g
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.7% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 1.82mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 88.3µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.47µg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.067mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 102mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 28.21g | 22.64g | 11% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 181mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.034g | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.439g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.797mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.092mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | N/A |
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| 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
72%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.