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Skipjack tuna vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between skipjack tuna and seaweed

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, seaweed is higher in folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 114% more than seaweed.
  • Seaweed has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Seaweed, kelp, 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +486.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +578.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6585.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.1%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +952.6%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3890.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1579.2%
Contains more FatsFats +130.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +757.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.2%

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 Seaweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.47mg 114%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.002mg 75%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Protein 28.21g 1.68g 53%
Folate 10µg 180µg 43%
Phosphorus 285mg 42mg 35%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Magnesium 44mg 121mg 18%
Iron 1.6mg 2.85mg 16%
Calcium 37mg 168mg 13%
Potassium 522mg 89mg 13%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.2mg 8%
Sodium 47mg 233mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Calories 132kcal 43kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.642mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.57g 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.047g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.15mg 2%
Zinc 1.05mg 1.23mg 2%
Copper 0.11mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.247g 1%
Fats 1.29g 0.56g 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.098g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.004g 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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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Seaweed
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%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.