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Skipjack tuna vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Spaghetti

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Spaghetti is richer in Manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 115% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.4%
Contains more Potassium +1086.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1594.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.4%
Contains more Potassium +1086.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1594.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
9
:
3
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4589%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1902%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Skipjack tuna
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%
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4589%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1902%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
4
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Protein +386.4%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Other +2835.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62.13
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +386.4%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Other +2835.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 28.21g 5.8g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.93g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 132kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 37mg 7mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.5mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 58mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.1mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 46.8µg 26.4µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.02mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.02mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.4mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.112mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.049mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.083mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.206mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.228mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.44mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.133mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.065mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.297mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.262mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.132mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.131g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.326g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

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Skipjack tuna Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.