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Skipjack tuna vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Quince?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Quince is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 116% higher.
  • Quince contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Quinces, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
:
2
Quince
Quince
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1576.5%
Contains more Potassium +165%
Contains more Zinc +2525%
Contains more Selenium +7700%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1576.5%
Contains more Potassium +165%
Contains more Zinc +2525%
Contains more Selenium +7700%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +18.2%

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
:
1
Quince
Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9278%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +498.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2352.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Skipjack tuna
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%
Quince
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9278%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +498.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2352.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
2
Quince
Quince
Contains more Protein +6952.5%
Contains more Fats +1190%
Contains more Other +1955%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +6952.5%
Contains more Fats +1190%
Contains more Other +1955%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
1
Quince
Quince
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +706%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +706%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Quince Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.4g Quince
Protein 28.21g 0.4g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.1g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 15.3g Quince
Calories 132kcal 57kcal Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 37mg 11mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.7mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 8mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 17mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 197mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 1.05mg 0.04mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 0.6µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 40IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 15mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.02mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.03mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.2mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.081mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.04mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.01g Quince
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 0.036g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.05g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Quince
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $7.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.