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Skipjack tuna vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skipjack tuna and shallot?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet shallot is higher in fiber, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 116% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shallot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Shallots, raw 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.
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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1436.8%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9278%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1028.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1190%
Contains more OtherOther +927.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1635.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +933.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

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 Shallot
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 Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.2mg 116%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 1.2µg 83%
Protein 28.21g 2.5g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.345mg 49%
Phosphorus 285mg 60mg 32%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.292mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.02mg 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 8mg 8%
Carbs 0g 16.8g 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.4mg 6%
Folate 10µg 34µg 6%
Potassium 522mg 334mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 1.2mg 5%
Magnesium 44mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.29mg 4%
Calories 132kcal 72kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.039g 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 47mg 12mg 2%
Copper 0.11mg 0.088mg 2%
Fats 1.29g 0.1g 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.017g 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.014g 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.6g N/A
Calcium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 7.87g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.043mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.