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

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Important differences between skipjack tuna and potato pancake

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 107% more.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 8 times more vitamin B12 than potato pancake. Skipjack tuna contains 2.19µg of vitamin B12, while potato pancake contains 0.29µg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1268.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1021.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2660%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +310%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +364%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +129.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1044.2%
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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1435%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1765%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.672mg 107%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.29µg 79%
Selenium 46.8µg 8.9µg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 7.516g 47%
Protein 28.21g 6.08g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.448mg 41%
Sodium 47mg 764mg 31%
Vitamin C 1mg 27.6mg 30%
Phosphorus 285mg 128mg 22%
Fats 1.29g 14.76g 21%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Cholesterol 60mg 95mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.158mg 10%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.26mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.496g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 3.73g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.81g 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.18mg 8%
Folate 10µg 41µg 8%
Calories 132kcal 268kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.757mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.173mg 4%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.7mg 3%
Potassium 522mg 622mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 32µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Magnesium 44mg 36mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Iron 1.6mg 1.67mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.