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Skipjack tuna vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Tomato paste?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Tomato paste is richer in Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 98% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +243.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +783%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Copper +231.8%
Contains more Manganese +1489.5%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Equal in Magnesium - 42
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +783%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains more Copper +231.8%
Contains more Manganese +1489.5%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2090%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +20%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2441.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2090%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +553%
Contains more Fats +174.5%
Contains more Other +193.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +553%
Contains more Fats +174.5%
Contains more Other +193.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

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 Tomato paste
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 28.21g 4.32g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.47g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 132kcal 82kcal Skipjack tuna
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 37mg 36mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 44mg 42mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 83mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 47mg 59mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.019mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 46.8µg 5.3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 1mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.076mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.142mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.216mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.031mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.133mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.089mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.124mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.134mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.027mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.13mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.088mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.071mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.1g Tomato paste
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 0.067g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.16g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.