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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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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%
~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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
43% 27% 30%
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.
Skipjack tuna Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pound cake DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Pound 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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.