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Skipjack tuna vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and thyme different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 198% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than thyme (45).

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Thyme, fresh 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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +994.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +990.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +404.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8947.4%

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.
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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +928.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15910%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +407.4%
Contains more OtherOther +156.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 1.6mg 17.45mg 198%
Vitamin C 1mg 160.1mg 177%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.824mg 106%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.719mg 74%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.348mg 49%
Copper 0.11mg 0.555mg 49%
Protein 28.21g 5.56g 45%
Calcium 37mg 405mg 37%
Magnesium 44mg 160mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.471mg 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 106mg 26%
Vitamin A 18µg 238µg 24%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Zinc 1.05mg 1.81mg 7%
Potassium 522mg 609mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.409mg 2%
Calories 132kcal 101kcal 2%
Sodium 47mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.048mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 1.68g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.532g 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.467g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.