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Skipjack tuna vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between skipjack tuna and tortilla

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium, while tortilla has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, and manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 91% more than tortilla.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 16 times more vitamin B6 than tortilla. While skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, tortilla contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +397.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1310.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.102mg

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%
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1535%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +873.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.114mg
~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +287.5%
Contains more FatsFats +35.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +339.6%
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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.391g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 4.125mg 91%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 91%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.06mg 71%
Selenium 46.8µg 16.6µg 55%
Protein 28.21g 7.28g 42%
Iron 1.6mg 3.81mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.37mg 28%
Folate 10µg 98µg 22%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Phosphorus 285mg 146mg 20%
Sodium 47mg 482mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Carbs 0g 49.94g 17%
Potassium 522mg 105mg 12%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.268mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.32mg 7%
Magnesium 44mg 19mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.17mg 6%
Calories 132kcal 237kcal 5%
Calcium 37mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.296g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.114mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Copper 0.11mg 0.102mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.185g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.391g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 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 Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.