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Skipjack tuna vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Roe?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 390% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Roe. While Skipjack tuna has 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, Roe has only 2.192mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 +32.1%
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
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 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%

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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Roe
Contains more Vitamin B3 +755.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +405%
Contains more Vitamin C +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +677.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.9%
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 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +755.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +405%
Contains more Vitamin C +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +677.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +216.2%
Contains more Fats +538%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Equal in Water - 58.63
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Other +216.2%
Contains more Fats +538%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Equal in Water - 58.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +776.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.7%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +776.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 28.21g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.29g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 132kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 37mg 28mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.77mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 26mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 522mg 283mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 117mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.11mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 60IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 1mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.192mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.185mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.237mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.293mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.59mg 2.179mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.71mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.453mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.83mg 0.778mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 479mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.866g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $92)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.