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Skipjack tuna vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between skipjack tuna and potato chips

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 93% higher.
  • Potato chips have less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2215.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3010%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303%
Contains more WaterWater +3177.9%
Contains more OtherOther +128.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2582.2%
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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3949.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2919.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.827mg 93%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 12.17g 78%
Selenium 46.8µg 8.1µg 70%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 1.29g 34.6g 51%
Saturated fat 0.42g 10.96g 48%
Protein 28.21g 7g 42%
Vitamin C 1mg 31.1mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.66mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 9.84g 24%
Histidine 0.83mg 153mg 22%
Potassium 522mg 1275mg 22%
Copper 0.11mg 0.306mg 22%
Calories 132kcal 536kcal 20%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.44mg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Phosphorus 285mg 165mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.167mg 11%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.197mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 67mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.402mg 2%
Sodium 47mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Iron 1.6mg 1.63mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

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Skipjack tuna Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $6)
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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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.