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Skipjack tuna vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skipjack tuna and Tamarind

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 105% more.
  • Tamarind contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Tamarinds, raw.

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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
5
:
5
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%

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
5
:
7
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +867.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
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%
Tamarind
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +867.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
4
:
1
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Protein +907.5%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +98.3%
Contains more Other +204.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +907.5%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +98.3%
Contains more Other +204.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
1
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%

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 Tamarind
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 28.21g 2.8g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.6g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 132kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 37mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.6mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 44mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 285mg 113mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 47mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 1.05mg 0.1mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.086mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 1.3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 30IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 1mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.152mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.938mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.143mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.066mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.018mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.139mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.014mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.272g Tamarind
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 0.181g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.059g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.