Skipjack tuna vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and penne?
- Skipjack tuna is richer in phosphorus, potassium, and iron, yet penne is richer in fiber and calcium.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 24% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 5 times more cholesterol than penne. Skipjack tuna has 60mg of cholesterol, while penne has 12mg.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +327.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +647.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.4g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 117% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 91% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 75% | |
| Protein | 28.21g | 5.7g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 118mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 122mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 248mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 16.8g | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 4g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 126kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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
72%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $8)