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Skipjack tuna vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Tuna

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Iron, Copper, and Zinc, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 112% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 9 times more Calcium than Tuna. While Skipjack tuna has 37mg of Calcium, Tuna has only 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 527
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 527

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.038
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.038
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.6%
Contains more Other +542.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 29.15
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +118.6%
Contains more Other +542.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 29.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%

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 Tuna
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Tuna Opinion
Protein 28.21g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.59g Skipjack tuna
Calories 132kcal 130kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 4mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.92mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 42mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 522mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 47mg 54mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.45mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.043mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.334mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 10µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.313mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.224mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.287mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.27mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.565mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.827mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.091mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.438mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.822mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.105g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.015g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.005g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.138g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.175g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.