Skipjack tuna vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between skipjack tuna and taco salad
- Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, while taco salad has more folate.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 109% more than taco salad.
- Skipjack tuna contains 21 times more selenium than taco salad. While skipjack tuna contains 46.8µg of selenium, taco salad contains only 2.2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in taco salad is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2027.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +778.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1412.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +791.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +584.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +413.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +478.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +972.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 1.24mg | 109% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 2.2µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.32µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.11mg | 67% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 6.68g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 72mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 385mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 3.446g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 22mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Fats | 1.29g | 7.46g | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.15mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.91g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.36mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.883g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 141kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.026g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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