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Skipjack tuna vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skipjack tuna and Pumpkin

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 113% more.
  • Pumpkin contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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 Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +228.1%
Contains more Selenium +15500%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +557.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +228.1%
Contains more Selenium +15500%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +557.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3026%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14088.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3026%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14088.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2721%
Contains more Fats +1190%
Contains more Other +927.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.1%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +2721%
Contains more Fats +1190%
Contains more Other +927.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1769.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7960%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1769.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7960%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

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 Pumpkin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 28.21g 1g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.1g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 132kcal 26kcal Skipjack tuna
Sugar 2.76g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 37mg 21mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.8mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 12mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 340mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 1.05mg 0.32mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.019mg 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 46.8µg 0.3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 1mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.6mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.298mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.061mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.012mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.029mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.031mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.046mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.054mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.011mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.032mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.035mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.016mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.052g Pumpkin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.013g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.005g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
78%
Skipjack tuna
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $7.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.