Skipjack tuna vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Steak?
- Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 85% more.
- Skipjack tuna has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Steak. While Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Steak has only 0.5mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Skipjack tuna is lower.
We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1422.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1374.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3674.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 28.21g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 19.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 2.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 6.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.931mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.