Skipjack tuna vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between skipjack tuna and provolone
- Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than provolone.
- Provolone contains 13 times less vitamin B6 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while provolone contains 0.073mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of provolone is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, provolone.
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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 | +57.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +278.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +323.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1943.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +207.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11923.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1243.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1211.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 0.156mg | 116% |
Saturated fat | 0.42g | 17.078g | 76% |
Calcium | 37mg | 756mg | 72% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.073mg | 70% |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 14.5µg | 59% |
Fats | 1.29g | 26.62g | 39% |
Sodium | 47mg | 876mg | 36% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 1.46µg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 496mg | 30% |
Vitamin A | 18µg | 236µg | 24% |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 3.23mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 7.393g | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.321mg | 15% |
Iron | 1.6mg | 0.52mg | 14% |
Calories | 132kcal | 351kcal | 11% |
Potassium | 522mg | 138mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.11mg | 0.026mg | 9% |
Protein | 28.21g | 25.58g | 5% |
Magnesium | 44mg | 28mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 60mg | 69mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.769g | 2% |
Carbs | 0g | 2.14g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 2.14g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.453mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.83mg | 1.115mg | 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 |
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:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
Contains more WaterWater | +52.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +74.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1963.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~25.58g
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
17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2942.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.8% |