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Skipjack tuna vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between skipjack tuna and red cabbage

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and iron; however, red cabbage is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 115% more.
  • Red cabbage contains less cholesterol.
  • Red cabbage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of red cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Cabbage, red, 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.
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 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.8%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +547.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1178.9%

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.
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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1872.7%
Contains more FatsFats +706.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.1%

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
19% 11% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1925%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

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 Red cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.418mg 115%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.6µg 84%
Vitamin C 1mg 57mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.209mg 59%
Protein 28.21g 1.43g 54%
Phosphorus 285mg 30mg 36%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 32%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.243mg 10%
Iron 1.6mg 0.8mg 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.017mg 10%
Potassium 522mg 243mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.22mg 8%
Magnesium 44mg 16mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.147mg 7%
Calories 132kcal 31kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.069mg 4%
Vitamin A 18µg 56µg 4%
Choline 17.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.08g 2%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.064mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.37g 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.021g 2%
Fats 1.29g 0.16g 2%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.012g 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 47mg 27mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 45mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.27g N/A
Sugar 3.83g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.024mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Red cabbage
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
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $7.7)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.