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Skipjack tuna vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Pompano different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Pompano is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 93% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pompano. While Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Pompano contains only 0.23mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry heat 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 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +138.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.6%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~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
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +585%
Contains more FatsFats +841.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.97g

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
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1264.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.8%

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 Pompano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pompano Opinion
Calories 132kcal 211kcal Pompano
Protein 28.21g 23.69g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 12.14g Pompano
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 64mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 31mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 43mg Pompano
Potassium 522mg 636mg Pompano
Iron 1.6mg 0.67mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.078mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.69mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 341mg Pompano
Sodium 47mg 76mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 120IU Pompano
Vitamin A 18µg 36µg Pompano
Manganese 0.019mg 0.025mg Pompano
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.68mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.15mg Pompano
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.8mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.87mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.23mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.2µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 17µg Pompano
Saturated Fat 0.42g 4.499g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 3.315g Pompano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.458g Pompano
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.265mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.038mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.092mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.925mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.175mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.701mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.925mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.22mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.697mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.224g Pompano
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.504g Pompano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.259g Pompano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Pompano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
58%
Pompano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.