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Skipjack tuna vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between skipjack tuna and pretzel?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet pretzel is higher in manganese, folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 13 times more vitamin B6 than pretzel. While skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, pretzel has only 0.074mg.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +963.6%
Contains more IronIron +186.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5242.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1560%
~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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +181%
Contains more WaterWater +1889.8%
Contains more OtherOther +134.2%
Contains more FatsFats +127.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.391g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 5.27mg 84%
Selenium 46.8µg 4.4µg 77%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.074mg 70%
Sodium 47mg 1240mg 52%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.015mg 43%
Folate 10µg 166µg 39%
Iron 1.6mg 4.58mg 37%
Protein 28.21g 10.04g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.424mg 32%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Carbs 0g 80.39g 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 128mg 22%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.332mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Calories 132kcal 384kcal 13%
Potassium 522mg 223mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.291g 6%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.156mg 5%
Magnesium 44mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.322mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Fats 1.29g 2.93g 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 2.1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.727g 1%
Net carbs 0g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 2.21g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.391g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.