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Skipjack tuna vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and tart different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, tart is richer in vitamin B2, iron, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 93% higher.
  • Tart has less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than tart (45).

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Breakfast tart, low fat are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +690.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +113.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +607%
Contains more WaterWater +417.3%
Contains more OtherOther +596.6%
Contains more FatsFats +364.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1273.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.9%

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 Tart
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Tart DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.8mg 93%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 12.9µg 62%
Protein 28.21g 3.99g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.38mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.549mg 33%
Vitamin A 18µg 285µg 30%
Phosphorus 285mg 93mg 27%
Carbs 0g 76.8g 26%
Folate 10µg 100µg 23%
Iron 1.6mg 3.42mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.285mg 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Sodium 47mg 361mg 14%
Potassium 522mg 66mg 13%
Calories 132kcal 372kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 3.338g 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.28mg 7%
Fats 1.29g 5.99g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Copper 0.11mg 0.073mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.42g 1.393g 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 3.8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.878g 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 44mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 75.3g N/A
Magnesium 44mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Tart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.