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Skipjack tuna vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and pineapple cake different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12747% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 29 times more vitamin B6 than pineapple cake. While skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, pineapple cake contains only 0.034mg.
  • Pineapple cake has less cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +238.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +397.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1742.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1476.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2637.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +706%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%
Contains more OtherOther +413.8%
Contains more FatsFats +838%
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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2037.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 153mg 12747%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.19mg 110%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.08µg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.034mg 73%
Selenium 46.8µg 9.4µg 68%
Protein 28.21g 3.5g 49%
Phosphorus 285mg 82mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.282g 19%
Fats 1.29g 12.1g 17%
Carbs 0g 50.5g 17%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.35mg 14%
Cholesterol 60mg 22mg 13%
Sodium 47mg 319mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 5.194g 12%
Potassium 522mg 112mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.915g 11%
Calories 132kcal 319kcal 9%
Calcium 37mg 120mg 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.31mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 13mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.202mg 6%
Vitamin A 18µg 62µg 5%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.156mg 3%
Copper 0.11mg 0.087mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Iron 1.6mg 1.48mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 49.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.002g 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 Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.495g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.