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Skipjack tuna vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between skipjack tuna and pancake

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium, while pancake has more calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 107% more than pancake.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 21 times more vitamin B6 than pancake. While skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, pancake contains only 0.046mg.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +491.9%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +952.6%

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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1096.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2032.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +204.4%
Contains more FatsFats +651.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +918.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1003.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.567mg 107%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.22µg 82%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.046mg 72%
Selenium 46.8µg 14.9µg 58%
Protein 28.21g 6.4g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 4.447g 27%
Calcium 37mg 219mg 18%
Phosphorus 285mg 159mg 18%
Sodium 47mg 439mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.201mg 14%
Fats 1.29g 9.7g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.281mg 12%
Potassium 522mg 132mg 11%
Carbs 0g 28.3g 9%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.122g 8%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.2mg 8%
Copper 0.11mg 0.049mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 16mg 7%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 2.474g 6%
Calories 132kcal 227kcal 5%
Vitamin A 18µg 54µg 4%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.56mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.405mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 28.3g N/A
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.702g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.