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Skipjack tuna vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Sablefish different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Sablefish is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 85% more than Sablefish.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Copper than Sablefish. Skipjack tuna contains 0.11mg of Copper, while Sablefish contains 0.028mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.64mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 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 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2317.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1420.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.85g

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
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4150.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +549.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Sablefish Opinion
Calories 132kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 28.21g 17.19g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 19.62g Sablefish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 63mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 37mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 522mg 459mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.11mg 0.028mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.41mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 215mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 72mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 18µg 102µg Sablefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.115mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 5.128mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.346mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.44µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 17µg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 4.099g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.193mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.754mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.792mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.397mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.579mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.509mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.671mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.886mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.506mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.