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Skipjack tuna vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Taro different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Taro is higher in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 113% more than Taro.
  • Taro is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Taro, raw types were used 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 Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.3%
Contains more Zinc +356.5%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +1915.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.3%
Contains more Zinc +356.5%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +1915.8%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3026%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +120%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3026%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1780.7%
Contains more Fats +545%
Contains more Other +585%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.4%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1780.7%
Contains more Fats +545%
Contains more Other +585%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1418.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1418.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

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 Taro
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 Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.36g Taro
Protein 28.21g 1.5g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.2g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 26.46g Taro
Calories 132kcal 112kcal Skipjack tuna
Sugar 0.4g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 37mg 43mg Taro
Iron 1.6mg 0.55mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 33mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 84mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 47mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.05mg 0.23mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.019mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 4µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 1mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.025mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.6mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.303mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.283mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.023mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.069mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.054mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.111mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.067mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.02mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.082mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.082mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.034mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.041g Taro
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 0.016g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.083g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.