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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 from 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.

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Manganese +1078.9%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
6
:
3
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +540%
Skipjack tuna
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%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1790.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +540%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Protein +447.8%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Other +2551.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Pasta
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 Protein +447.8%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Other +2551.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 28.21g 5.15g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.05g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 132kcal 131kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 6mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 1.14mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 63mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 24mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 1.05mg 0.56mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.093mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 20IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 6µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.992mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.183mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.034mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.14µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.065mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.134mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.197mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.348mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.097mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.079mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.247mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.217mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.103mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 33mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.124g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
16%
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 contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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.