Skipjack tuna vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and pound cake
- Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 107% more than pound cake.
- Skipjack tuna has 27 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake has 0.036mg.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than skipjack tuna (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +836% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +478.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1061.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +508.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +355.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
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 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +464.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +140.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +437.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +982.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1142.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +748.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 1.615mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.36µg | 76% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 5µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.036mg | 73% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 5g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 140mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 4.811g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 353kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 149mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Folate | 10µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins