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Skipjack tuna vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between skipjack tuna and pasta

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium; however, pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 111% higher.
  • Pasta has 29 times less vitamin B6 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while pasta has 0.034mg.
  • Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2075%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1078.9%

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%
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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 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~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
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +447.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2551.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.1%

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
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.429g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.992mg 111%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.14µg 85%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.034mg 73%
Protein 28.21g 5.15g 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 63mg 32%
Potassium 522mg 24mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.209mg 14%
Folate 10µg 64µg 14%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.224mg 9%
Cholesterol 60mg 33mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.93g 8%
Iron 1.6mg 1.14mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.183mg 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.56mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 6mg 3%
Sodium 47mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.15mg 2%
Copper 0.11mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.15g 1%
Calories 132kcal 131kcal 0%
Fats 1.29g 1.05g 0%
Net carbs 0g 24.93g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.124g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.429g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.